stopcock (Meaning)

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stopcock (n)

faucet consisting of a rotating device for regulating flow of a liquid

Synonyms & Antonyms of stopcock

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faucet consisting of a rotating device for regulating flow of a liquid

valve, tap, gate, cock,spigot, faucet, petcock,hydrant, spout

No antonyms found.

The stopcock on the gas line was turned off to prevent a leak.

Surgeons use stopcocks to control the flow of fluids during surgery.

A stopcock allows a scientist to regulate the flow rate of liquid in an experiment.

The stopcock on the faucet was faulty, causing water to drip constantly.