as in valve
a fixture for controlling the flow of a liquid the plumber has installed a new spigot over the kitchen sink

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Recent Examples of spigot Looking forward, such detail helps that state and its stakeholders to better assess the impact of COVID-19 money, and where cuts may be possible as the spigot turns off. David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025 The pressurized rattle of a hose spigot warns of imminent disaster. Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 17 Jan. 2025 Disconnect Hoses To prevent pipes from freezing, disconnect any hoses from spigots and store them away indoors. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024 Orders from lower courts directing agencies to turn the spigot back on while legal proceedings continue could eventually lead the Justice Department to seek emergency relief from the Supreme Court. Nancy Cordes, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for spigot 

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“Spigot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spigot. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

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