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Definitions for: Faucet [n] a regulator for controlling the flow of a liquid from a reservoir
Webster (1913) Definition: Fau"cet, n. [F. fausset, perh. fr. L. fauces throat.]
1. A fixture for drawing a liquid, as water, molasses, oil,
etc., from a pipe, cask, or other vessel, in such
quantities as may be desired; -- called also tap, and
cock. It consists of a tubular spout, stopped with a
movable plug, spigot, valve, or slide.
2. The enlarged end of a section of pipe which receives the
spigot end of the next section.
See Also: cock, grip, handgrip, handle, hold, hydrant, mixing faucet, regulator, spigot, stopcock, tap, turncock, water faucet, water tap
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