cock
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8.6
- noun
- /kɑk/
:
llave
- But at the last possible second, he throws the brake, and the mechanical track arm hits the trip cock on the undercarriage.
Examples
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Slowly open the stop cock to allow venting.
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I immediately turn off the master water cock because that's what you do.
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This is the stop cock which seals the reservoir where all of the gas is going to be.
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Vertical test cocks are installed in the check valve corners, and no special tools are required for service.
Academic text (1997) -
To stop the leak, turn the cock clockwise until it is completely shut.
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The plumber replaced the old cock to ensure the water flow was properly regulated.
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Make sure to open the cock slowly to prevent any sudden pressure changes.
Synonyms
62
1.0
A thing that controls the flow of water from a pipe
1
7.7
A valve you turn to control the flow of water in a pipe
1
9.9
A small valve that lets liquid or air out of a tank
1
7.0
A valve with a floating ball that controls the water level in a toilet tank
1
9.1
A floating valve that controls the water level in a tank or cistern
A valve with a handle you turn to stop or let water flow
A valve that opens by itself to let out extra pressure in a steam boiler
Idioms
- Offensive
To play or enjoy music very loudly and with wild energy
Compounds
- Offensive
4
9.9
An act of using the mouth to stimulate a man's penis for sexual pleasure
- Offensive
2
9.8
A ring worn around the penis base to help keep an erection by reducing blood flow
- Offensive
1
9.9
A rude word for a person who shows sexual interest but refuses sex, often making others feel upset
- Specialized
1
7.0
A valve with a floating ball that controls the water level in a toilet tank
- Archaic
A fast ground bird called a roadrunner that lives in dry parts of the United States and Mexico
- NSFW
A tight cover that people wear over the penis for modesty or support in sport and performance
Surface Forms
Etymology
Cock: The word cock for a valve or faucet appears in the older word stopcock, and a helpful way to remember it is to think of a small tap you turn to stop or let water flow, so a cock is a valve you turn to control the flow.