Thesaurus results for STOPCOCK

stopcock

noun

ˈstäp-ˌkäk

Definition of stopcock

as in valve

a fixture for controlling the flow of a liquid a mechanical engineer who designs industrial valves and stopcocks

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Recent Examples of stopcock Levers, stopcocks, switches and buttons sent decisions back out. — The Economist, 18 Dec. 2019

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valve

Noun

The company is replacing the valves in all 12 crew module maneuvering thrusters, along with implementing measures to prevent erosion.

— William Harwood, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026
Then a bad valve sent the satellite into a fast spin that disrupted communication.

— Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026