Meaning of petcock | Babel Free
/ˈpɛtkɒk/Definitions
A small valve, spout, or faucet operated by hand, usually used to release pressure or drain fluid.
Equivalents
Examples
“The doctor placed the rubber mask over her face and turned a dial and I watched Catherine breathing deeply and rapidly. Then she pushed the mask away. The doctor shut off the petcock.”
“The shutoff valve (petcock) is usually located on the gas pipe on the supply side of the meter.”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.