petcocks

Definition of petcocksnext
plural of petcock

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for petcocks
Noun
  • This is the compression stroke of the engine, and the valves will be closed sealing off the combustion chamber to moisture.
    John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Broken sprinkler heads and leaking valves can waste thousands of gallons.
    Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Water testing in October 2017 showed possible contamination in the water faucets, Gross said.
    Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Trickle warm water through your faucets.
    Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Levi's taps into her consumer brand expertise from her days at Starbucks, compared to Kohl's retail focus; of course, that retail experience is now also serving Gass well as Levi's opens more of its own stores.
    Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Return your right hand to the floor and repeat on the other side (this time, left hand taps right shoulder).
    Jakob Roze, Health, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Petcocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/petcocks. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.

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