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Recent Examples of petcock
Heat at the highest setting until steam flows freely from the open petcock or vent port.
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Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2023
Then place the weight on the vent port or close the petcock.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2023
Leave weight off the vent port or open the petcock.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2023
Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2023
Then place the weight on the vent port or close the petcock.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2023
Leave weight off the vent port or open the petcock.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for petcock
Noun
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Test to make sure the thermocouple and gas valve are operating properly by extinguishing the pilot light flame and checking to ensure the flow of gas is stopped.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Jan. 2025
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The May 6 attempt was scrubbed two hours before liftoff because of valve on ULA’s upper Centaur stage that teams continue to investigate.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Jan. 2025
Noun
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In the rank and file of men showering the cocks and balls took on the air almost of an independent species, exhibited in instructive contrasts.—
Charles McGrath,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2024
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The story is told from Dah’s perspective, as Jocelyn—who displays a quasi-mystical rapport with fighting cocks—suffers an emotional breakdown, putting their business and their lives in danger.—
The New Yorker,
The New Yorker,
26 July 2024
Noun
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Pro tip: To help avoid freezing pipes, keep garage doors closed, open kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors for more air circulation and drip water from faucets.—
Naheed Rajwani-Dharsi,
Axios,
17 Jan. 2025
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Others were also impressed with the Tiger's Eye faucet that Spath managed to get to go with the sink.—
John Mac Ghlionn,
Newsweek,
13 Jan. 2025
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“Petcock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/petcock. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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