Stopcock
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈstɑpkɑk/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Stopcock is a noun meaning A valve, tap or faucet which regulates the flow of liquid or gas through a pipe.
Meaning
A valve, tap or faucet which regulates the flow of liquid or gas through a pipe.
More Meanings
- (British) A main shutoff for water to a home from a municipal supply. Usually these valves exist in pairs, one outside the property boundary and one inside the property boundary.
- (transitive) To control the gas pressure in (an oil well) by keeping the well closed in and the gas confined except during set intervals when the oil is flowed or pumped.
Example Sentences
If you have a burst pipe, turn the water off at the stopcock.
Word Forms
- stopcocks
- stopcocking
- stopcocked
Synonyms for stopcock
Depending on context, synonyms include turncock.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include turncock, cock, valve, faucet, spanner, key.
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