petcocks

noun

plural of petcock
as in valves

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  1. valves
  2. faucets
  3. taps
Noun
  • Others use compressed air, which requires pumps, valves and an air tank.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026
  • The 2021 Colonial Pipeline attack, in which ransomware seized monitoring and billing systems connected to physical valves and meters, is one recent example.
    — Heather Wishart-Smith, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of valves
Noun
  • Regularly check around toilets, sinks, and outdoor faucets for signs of leaks.
    — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 27 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of faucets
Noun
  • Sports bars and restaurants overflowed with customers who drank beer taps dry.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The measures intended to reduce water use across the area by at least 5-10% to make up for depleted water levels in the reservoirs that feed Charlotte taps.
    — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of taps
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