as in valve
a fixture for controlling the flow of a liquid don't forget to turn off the faucet

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Recent Examples of faucet Single socks make great rags and can be placed over your hand to wipe down countertops, sink faucets, and tables. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2025 Hit the faucet When all else fails, plain-old water is your friend in the fight against static. Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 11 Feb. 2025 The rain is expected to last for hours before the atmospheric faucet shuts off. Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 9 Feb. 2025 Check faucets, pipes and toilets for leaks regularly to prevent wastage and costly water bills. Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for faucet

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“Faucet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faucet. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.

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