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stopcock

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of stopcock

a fixture for controlling the flow of a liquid

  • a mechanical engineer who designs industrial valves and stopcocks
Synonyms of stopcock

cock, faucet, gate, spigot, tap, valve
Words Related to stopcock

hydrant, spout

petcock

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