Turncock

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A tap or faucet that regulates the flow of a fluid.
  2. 2
    faucet consisting of a rotating device for regulating flow of a liquid wordnet
  3. 3
    A person employed to turn on the water for the mains, to regulate the fireplugs, etc. for a water company.

    "1,000 crossing-sweepers; another thousand chimney-sweeps, and the same number of turncocks and lamp-lighters;"

  4. 4
    one employed to control water supply by turning water mains on and off wordnet

Synonyms

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cockstopcockstopcock

Example

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"1,000 crossing-sweepers; another thousand chimney-sweeps, and the same number of turncocks and lamp-lighters;"

Etymology

From turn + cock.

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