stop·cock
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Definition of stopcock
: a cock for stopping or regulating flow (as through a pipe)
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“Stopcock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stopcock. Accessed 10 Apr. 2021.
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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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The first known use of stopcock was in 1584
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