petcock

noun

Definition of petcocknext
as in valve

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Recent Examples of petcock Heat at the highest setting until steam flows freely from the open petcock or vent port. — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for petcock
  1. valve
  2. cock
  3. faucet
Noun
  • Connective tissue disorders such as Marfan syndrome and Loeys-Dietz syndrome make people vulnerable, while Turner syndrome and other genetic disorders affecting the aorta and aortic valve, place people at high risk of developing an enlarged aorta.
    — Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 15 July 2026
  • Special high-flow racing cylinder heads feature CNC porting, competition valves, springs, seats and keepers designed to work with new high-lift/duration cams.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 July 2026
Definition of valve
Noun
  • The story is told from Dah’s perspective, as Jocelyn—who displays a quasi-mystical rapport with fighting cocks—suffers an emotional breakdown, putting their business and their lives in danger.
    — The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 26 July 2024
  • The former became fighting cocks and the latter became sows.
    — Matthew Gavin Frank, Harper's Magazine, 6 June 2023
Definition of cock
Noun
  • The disease does not generally spread from person to person but infections can occur if the bacteria get into a building's water supply, including in shower heads, sink faucets, hot water tanks, heaters, cooling towers and other plumbing systems.
    — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 9 July 2026
  • Common forms of transmission include droplets from showers and faucets, air conditioners and flushing toilets.
    — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of faucet

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“Petcock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/petcock. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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