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: something resembling a spigot especially in regulating availability or flow (as of money)
Examples of spigot in a Sentence
the spigot on a beer keg
Hook the hose up to the spigot behind the house.
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Funding for Ukraine has been a frequent flash point in government funding negotiations since Russia’s 2022 invasion, and the spigot is likely to close upon Trump’s inauguration.
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Sylvan Lane, The Hill, 10 Dec. 2024
One thing to note: Some reviewers are skeptical of this machine’s durability because it’s made of plastic, and others have noticed CO2 leaking from the spigot after some time.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 9 Dec. 2024
It’s equipped with a connector that fits all outdoor house spigots, in addition to the faucets on utility sinks, and outdoor cisterns or water storage containers.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 5 Apr. 2020
The initial sampling effort started with hose spigots, which could be collected quickly and provide insight on interior plumbing.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
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Sylvan Lane, The Hill, 10 Dec. 2024
One thing to note: Some reviewers are skeptical of this machine’s durability because it’s made of plastic, and others have noticed CO2 leaking from the spigot after some time.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 9 Dec. 2024
It’s equipped with a connector that fits all outdoor house spigots, in addition to the faucets on utility sinks, and outdoor cisterns or water storage containers.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 5 Apr. 2020
The initial sampling effort started with hose spigots, which could be collected quickly and provide insight on interior plumbing.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
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“Spigot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spigot. Accessed 20 Dec. 2024.
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