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 While some solvable problems are clear to the naked eye — like a leaky faucet or an empty fridge — others are invisible. Mark Travers, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025 Test out appliances, toilets, faucets, and light switches, too. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2025 Run faucets in every sink and shower once a week to prevent this problem. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025 A couple of times per day, just wipe down the faucets with a paper towel and soap. Matt Fuchs, Time, 21 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for faucet
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valve
Noun
  • Open the valve, let the air rush in and, well after the hissing has stopped, close it back up.
    Ashley Braun, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 May 2025
  • Opening its valve enables water to flow into the sphere, and this drives a turbine and a generator that feed electricity into the grid.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 May 2025

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“Faucet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faucet. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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