tap, spigot, device which controls the flow of liquid from a pipe
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Faucet Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
faucet
\fau"cet\ (?), n. [f. fausset, perh. fr. l. fauces throat.]
1. 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.
2. the enlarged end of a section of pipe which receives the spigot end of the next section.
faucet
n : a regulator for controlling the flow of a liquid from a reservoir
similar words(2)
measuring faucet
water faucet
Noun
1. a regulator for controlling the flow of a liquid from a reservoir
(hypernym) regulator
(hyponym) mixing faucet
(part-meronym) handle, grip, handgrip, hold
Faucet Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
- A "valve tap" is a noise made by the valves of internal combustion engines; see Poppet valve > Internal combustion engine.
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Faucet Definition from Society & Culture Dictionaries & Glossaries
A device for regulating the flow of a liquid from a reservoir such as a pipe or drum.
Faucet Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
