spigots

plural of spigot
as in valves
a fixture for controlling the flow of a liquid the plumber has installed a new spigot over the kitchen sink

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valves
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  • Pumping efficiency declines, arteries are less flexible, valves often show significant wear, and irregular rhythms are more frequent.
    Lauryn Higgins, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Meanwhile, a two-phase flow of water and air simulates the liquid hydrogen propellant flowing through the reactor, turbo pumps, actuated valves, and flow, pressure, and temperature sensors.
    David Szondy September 10, New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2025
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“Spigots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spigots. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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