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. faucet
Noun
  • Locate your main shut-off valve in basements, attics, or near your front sidewalk.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 23 July 2026
  • In 1955, nearly all pipeline valves were manually run, often requiring vast numbers of workers to operate them.
    — Ian King, CNBC, 22 July 2026
Definition of valve
Noun
  • Mike Sale is a home water systems expert and water sommelier with Delta Faucet, a manufacturer of plumbing fixtures, faucets, and shower systems.
    — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026
  • Rinsing Rinsing is quick and easy, but a quick pass under the faucet won’t cut it.
    — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 19 July 2026
Definition of faucet

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“Petcock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/petcock. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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