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stopcock

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stop·cock  (stpkk)
n.
A valve that regulates the flow of fluid through a pipe; a faucet.

stopcock [ˈstɒpˌkɒk]
n
(Miscellaneous Technologies / Building) a valve used to control or stop the flow of a fluid in a pipe
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.stopcockstopcock - faucet consisting of a rotating device for regulating flow of a liquid
faucet, spigot - a regulator for controlling the flow of a liquid from a reservoir
Translations
stopcock [ˈstɒpkɒk] Nllave f de paso
stopcock [ˈstɒpkɒk] nrobinet m d'arrêt
stopcock [ˈstɒpˌkɒk] nrubinetto di arresto
stopcock [ˈstɒpˌkɒk] nrubinetto di arresto


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These were connected by means of pipes furnished with stopcocks.
 
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