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spigot

noun

ˈspi-gət

Definition of spigot

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 In the meantime, water restrictions are in place, including the closure of overnight guest lodging, spigots at campgrounds turned off, and a restriction on all wood and charcoal fires, including campfires. — Holly Yan, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2026 Restroom faucets will remain operational, but spigot access at South Rim campgrounds will be turned off, with the exception of Mather Campground's check-in kiosk. — Eve Chen, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026 Only dry camping will be permitted in the park, as spigot access at South Rim campgrounds has been turned off. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026 The following year, Brawn GP was bought by Mercedes, the money spigot turned on, and, once the hybrid era began in 2014, the championships started flowing. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spigot

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valve

Noun

The only way in is to lift the valve, which also releases pressure as food heats.

— Editors of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
The engine features dual overhead camshafts and four valves per cylinder operated via rocker arms.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of valve

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