ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Spigot

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈspɪ.ɡət/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Spigot is a noun meaning A pin or peg used to stop the vent in a cask.

Meaning

A pin or peg used to stop the vent in a cask.

More Meanings

  1. The plug of a faucet, tap or cock.
  2. (US, especially Appalachia) A water tap: a faucet or sillcock.
  3. (transitive) To block with a spigot.
  4. (transitive) To insert (a spigot).

Example Sentences

I went to the sink and turned the spigot, feeling the cold rush of water upon my hand.
Once a beach has been formed, spigoting would focus on directing the reclaim water pool toward the reclaim barge pumps.
Location of the cylinders is, of course, effected by spigoting their lower ends into the holes in the crankcase. Similarly, the cylinder heads are located by spigoting the upper ends of the cylinders into them.

Word Forms

Synonyms for spigot

Depending on context, synonyms include hydrant, tap.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include tap, hydrant, faucet, tab, spicket, spile.

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