petcock

Definition of petcocknext

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Recent Examples of petcock Leave weight off the vent port or open the petcock. Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2023
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Noun
  • Possible infections could include bloodstream infections, bone and joint infections, heart valve infections and life-threatening conditions such as sepsis or septic shock.
    Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
  • These include not releasing until the pressure isn’t a problem and easy-release steam valves.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
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
Noun
  • The water from the premixed faucet in the men’s restroom was measured below proper hot holding temperature.
    Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado May 15, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
  • Leaking faucets, pipes, and air conditioning units should be repaired, and the ground next to the foundation should be sloped so that surface water drains away from the building.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 14 May 2026

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“Petcock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/petcock. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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