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Recent Examples of stopcockLevers, stopcocks, switches and buttons sent decisions back out.—The Economist, 18 Dec. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stopcock
valve
Noun
This includes the engine’s cylinder heads, valves, pistons, fuel system pipes, machine gun components, fuselage, the wings and the cockpit panel pieces, according to the BBC.
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Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
Additionally, drivers are advised to check tire pressure after tires have cooled, typically three hours after driving, then remove the valve stem cap and press the gauge to the system.
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