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Faucet

A fixture for drawing a liquid, as water, molasses, oil, etc., from a pipe, cask, or other vessel, in such quantities as may be desired; -- called also tap, and cock. It consists of a tubular spout, stopped with a movable plug, spigot, valve, or slide.

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Cock 76% connected

The male of birds, particularly of gallinaceous or domestic fowls.

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Hydrant 76% connected

A discharge pipe with a valve and spout at which water may be drawn from the mains of waterworks; a water plug.

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Stopcock 76% connected

A bib, faucet, or short pipe, fitted with a turning stopper or plug for permitting or restraining the flow of a liquid or gas; a cock or valve for ch…

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Tap 76% connected

To strike with a slight or gentle blow; to touch gently; to rap lightly; to pat; as, to tap one with the hand or a cane.

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Regulator 76% connected

One who, or that which, regulates.

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Grip 70% connected

The griffin.

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Handle 70% connected

To touch; to feel with the hand; to use or hold with the hand.

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Hold 70% connected

The whole interior portion of a vessel below the lower deck, in which the cargo is stowed.

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Spigot 92% connected

A pin or peg used to stop the vent in a cask; also, the plug of a faucet or cock.

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