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Recent Examples of petcock
Leave weight off the vent port or open the petcock.
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Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2023
Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for petcock
Noun
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The motor will also be easier to maintain, offering nearly 28,000 miles (45,000 km) between valve clearance checks.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Nov. 2025
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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,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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
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The former became fighting cocks and the latter became sows.—
Matthew Gavin Frank,
Harper's Magazine,
6 June 2023
Noun
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The faucet of the hand sink by the pizza oven was continuously leaking.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Use a non-scratch sponge or soft brush to scrub the sink, faucet, handles, and any metal fixtures.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Petcock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/petcock. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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