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Meaning of petcock | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
ˈpɛtkɒk

Definitions

A small valve, spout, or faucet operated by hand, usually used to release pressure or drain fluid.

Equivalents

Deutsch Ablaßhahn Ablaufhahn Benzinhahn Entlastungsventil Entlüftungshahn Entlüftungsventil Kühlerablasshahn Spülstutzen

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.
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See also

Pete petechia petechial fever petechiation petedunnite peteman

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