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petcocks

noun

plural of petcock
as in valves

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  1. valves
  2. faucets
Noun
  • Engineers also reconfigured the inflatable bladder to maintain the original air volume while eliminating chest layers and moved the carbon dioxide valves to the back.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Sepsis can lead to a number of different complications, and Woodhouse developed infective endocarditis — an infection of the inner lining of the heart chambers and valves.
    — Adam England, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of valves
Noun
  • About 70% of that is consumed indoors, covering everything from faucets and showers to toilets and appliances, according to the EPA.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The steepest declines came from clothes washers, toilets and faucets.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of faucets
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“Petcocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/petcocks. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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