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stop·​cock | \ ˈstäp-ˌkäk How to pronounce stopcock (audio) \

Definition of stopcock

: a cock for stopping or regulating flow (as through a pipe)
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a mechanical engineer who designs industrial valves and stopcocks
Recent Examples on the Web Levers, stopcocks, switches and buttons sent decisions back out. — The Economist, "Can technology plan economies and destroy democracy?," 18 Dec. 2019

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First Known Use of stopcock

1584, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of stopcock was in 1584

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“Stopcock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stopcock. Accessed 7 Apr. 2020.

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stopcock

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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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