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 Residents should take shorter showers, fix leaky faucets, report open fire hydrants to 311 and more, Mayor Adams said in a statement. Ellen Wulfhorst, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2024 Fit the faucet cover tightly over the faucet leaving no gaps between the house and the cover. Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2024 More complex ideas include adding a sunken bathtub, installing a terrazzo backsplash, or picking out midcentury modern style faucets. Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 11 Dec. 2024 This sponge can be used on faucets, sinks, and solid surface countertop materials—just steer clear of using this method on granite or marble. Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Nov. 2024 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 5 Jan. 2025.

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