petcocks

noun

plural of petcock
as in valves

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  1. valves
  2. faucets
Noun
  • Stocks, houses, art, gold, and bitcoin all become release valves for people trying to preserve purchasing power.
    — Dave Birnbaum, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • That required doubling the engine speed to a heady 3,800 rpm, replacing the pushrod valves with double overhead camshafts for better control over timing, and moving to direct fuel injection at much higher pressure than the production engine.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of valves
Noun
  • Stainless steel is a popular material used in the home, from sinks and faucets to refrigerators and kitchen ranges.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The program provides basic repair services for issues such as leaky faucets, light switches, or even just changing a light bulb.
    — Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of faucets
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“Petcocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/petcocks. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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