petcocks

noun

plural of petcock
as in valves

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  1. valves
  2. faucets
  3. taps
Noun
  • The utility said around noon that crews are in the process of locating valves to get water pumping again, but repairs might take 12-16 hours.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026
  • Their hearts don’t squeeze or relax properly, or their valves on the left side of the heart have problems, causing a backup of blood that raises pressure in the lungs.
    — Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 26 June 2026
Definition of valves
Noun
  • The bathroom division with Laufen started in 2014 and includes ceramics, faucets and accessories.
    — David Moin, Footwear News, 30 June 2026
  • The equivalent of promising your family a weekend away at an all-inclusive resort, and instead ending up at a dirty road-side motel with creaky beds and dripping faucets.
    — Daren Smith, IndieWire, 24 June 2026
Definition of faucets
Noun
  • With just a few quick taps on their mobile apps or through a patient portal online, a patient can quickly get in touch with their physician’s office and leave a message or send a query.
    — Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Small white lights shine through the fabric to guide your taps.
    — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 24 June 2026
Definition of taps
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“Petcocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/petcocks. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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