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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 method also enables the placement of dense computational points in critical areas, such as the tire-road contact or the closure of heart valve leaflets.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
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Set the container on top of the carafe and a valve at the base opens to drain out the concentrate.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Aug. 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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That’s like saying a leaky faucet is shedding tears.—
Patricia Marx,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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Brass faucets, oak tables, lamps, and chairs from the old hotel were restored to reduce waste in the rebuild process.—
Heather Richardson,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Petcock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/petcock. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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