petcocks

noun

Definition of petcocksnext
plural of petcock
as in valves

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  1. valves
  2. faucets
  3. taps
Noun
  • Mitral valves are also commonly repaired or replaced, whereas the tricuspid and pulmonic valves are not.
    Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2024
  • Heart valves keep blood flowing in the right direction between the heart's four chambers.
    Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of valves
Noun
  • Before ordering a tandem shower, ensure your home’s water pressure is good enough to handle multiple faucets running simultaneously.
    Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Already have exterior finishes in mind, or picked out your countertops and faucets?
    Julia Mitchem, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of faucets
Noun
  • The rest of the collection taps into fanciful motifs, like the triangle edges in Royale that resemble a medieval flag or the zigzags and x-shapes found throughout.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
  • McDonald’s taps into nostalgia with its Happy Meal toys as well.
    Antonia DeBianchi, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of taps
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