petcocks

noun

Definition of petcocksnext
plural of petcock
as in valves

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  1. valves
  2. faucets
  3. taps
Noun
  • Ice helps protect infrastructure, like intake valves, during storms, as well.
    Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Features destined to become increasingly important include backwater valves and elevated foundations for flood resistance; smart glass to help regulate heat and renewable energy sources for energy resilience.
    Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of valves
Noun
  • Attach insulated covers to outdoor faucets.
    Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Disconnecting water hoses from outside faucets.
    Alexandria Burris, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of faucets
Noun
  • This eatery at the summit of Cannon’s tramway offers cafeteria food, grab-and-go options, and, most notably, the highest-elevation beer taps in the state of New Hampshire.
    Sarah Cahalan, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
  • This lack of resolution taps into the brain’s natural drive for cognitive closure, which according to 2014 study, is the innate desire to resolve ambiguity and make sense of unfinished experiences.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of taps
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petered (out)

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