stopcock (Meaning)
Wordnet
stopcock (n)
faucet consisting of a rotating device for regulating flow of a liquid
Synonyms & Antonyms of stopcock
stopcock Sentence Examples
- 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.
- The nurse quickly closed the stopcock on the IV bag to stop the flow of medicine.
- The stopcock on the vacuum cleaner hose was adjusted to increase suction power.
- The stopcock on the boiler was used to regulate steam pressure.
- The stopcock on the aquarium filter was turned off for maintenance.
- The stopcock on the fire hydrant was opened to extinguish a blaze.
- A stopcock in the plumbing system allowed plumbers to isolate a section for repairs.
FAQs About the word stopcock
faucet consisting of a rotating device for regulating flow of a liquid
valve,spigot, tap, gate, cock, faucet,hydrant, petcock, 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.
