SINCE 1828
stopcock
noun
stop·cock
| \ ˈstäp-ˌkäk
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Definition of stopcock
: a cock for stopping or regulating flow (as through a pipe)
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stopcock
noun
English Language Learners Definition of stopcock
: a device used for controlling or stopping the flow of a liquid or gas through a pipe
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