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.
Source: wiktionary
Petcock
//ˈpɛtkɒk//
Synonyms for "petcock" (9 found)
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Translations
9 translations across 2 languages.
Bulgarian
1 entries- кран за източване noun (small valve, spout, or faucet operated by hand, usually used to release pressure or drain fluid)
German
4 entries- Ablasshahn noun (small valve, spout, or faucet operated by hand, usually used to release pressure or drain fluid)
- Ablaufhahn noun (small valve, spout, or faucet operated by hand, usually used to release pressure or drain fluid)
- Benzinhahn noun (small valve, spout, or faucet operated by hand, usually used to release pressure or drain fluid)
- Entlastungsventil noun (small valve, spout, or faucet operated by hand, usually used to release pressure or drain fluid)
Sample sentences
2 total sentences available.
The shutoff valve (petcock) is usually located on the gas pipe on the supply side of the meter.
Source: wiktionary
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