Turncock
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Turncock is a noun meaning A tap or faucet that regulates the flow of a fluid.
Meaning
A tap or faucet that regulates the flow of a fluid.
More Meanings
- A person employed to turn on the water for the mains, to regulate the fireplugs, etc. for a water company.
Example Sentences
1,000 crossing-sweepers; another thousand chimney-sweeps, and the same number of turncocks and lamp-lighters;
Word Forms
- turncocks
Synonyms for turncock
Depending on context, synonyms include stopcock.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include stopcock, cock, diverter, switch, turbulator, waterthief.
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