turncock
- noun
- Archaic
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grifo
- In an emergency, knowing how to operate the turncock is essential for shutting off the water supply.
Examples
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A plumber came to replace the rusty turncock with a modern valve.
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The old house still had a turncock near the main water pipe in the cellar.
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The plumber fixed the turncock in the kitchen.
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I need to replace the old turncock in the bathroom.
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In the garden, I found the old turncock that controls the flow of water to the plants.
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To fix the leak, the technician adjusted the turncock connected to the faucet.
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When washing the car, remember to turn off the turncock after you're done to prevent waste.
Synonyms
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1.0
A thing that controls the flow of water from a pipe
9
8.6
A valve you turn to let water or gas flow
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1.0
A device that controls the flow of water from a pipe
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7.7
A valve you turn to control the flow of water in a pipe
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9.9
A small valve that lets liquid or air out of a tank
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9.1
A floating valve that controls the water level in a tank or cistern
A valve in a boat's hull that controls water entering or leaving
A gate that controls water flow in a canal
A device that controls the flow of a liquid or gas by sliding over an opening
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Turncock names a valve you turn, because cock used to mean a 'valve' or 'tap', so a turncock is simply a faucet or valve you operate by turning a handle to control the flow of water.