petcocks

plural of petcock

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for petcocks
Noun
  • The drain outlets feature 40-mm valves for attaching a hose to better manage and direct the drainage flow or connect to a campsite drainage hookup.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 31 Oct. 2025
  • This includes the engine’s cylinder heads, valves, pistons, fuel system pipes, machine gun components, fuselage, the wings and the cockpit panel pieces, according to the BBC.
    Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The departments are also installing filters on faucets and showers while testing continues.
    Mary LeBus, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Nov. 2025
  • The hot water from the handwash sink, prep sink and warewashing sink faucets measured outside of the temperature range considered safe.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Central Arizona cities have kept the taps flowing to residents without restrictions, even as a 30-year drought deepens on the Colorado River.
    Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Highlights include a military parade, flyover by the Salute Formation Flying Team, military review by the Academy’s Corps of Cadets, wreath presentation and the playing of taps.
    Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025
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“Petcocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/petcocks. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.

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