as in valve
a fixture for controlling the flow of a liquid don't forget to turn off the faucet

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Recent Examples of faucet Constantly run a small stream of water from faucets that might have pipes susceptible to freezing, such as those with little insullation. Christopher Cann, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025 The vet tried a range of tricks to quieten down Pomelo—including turning on the faucet, dipping her feet in water, and gently tapping her nose—but nothing worked. Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025 Sturgis started small at HBI, assembling furniture and fixing leaky faucets, while working 10-hour night shifts at a warehouse. Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025 The water from the faucets runs an abnormal yellow color. Literary Hub, 9 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for faucet
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valve
Noun
  • This includes the engine’s cylinder heads, valves, pistons, fuel system pipes, machine gun components, fuselage, the wings and the cockpit panel pieces, according to the BBC.
    Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Additionally, drivers are advised to check tire pressure after tires have cooled, typically three hours after driving, then remove the valve stem cap and press the gauge to the system.
    Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025

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“Faucet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faucet. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.

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