a valve in a container in which pressure can build up (as a steam boiler); it opens automatically when the pressure reaches a dangerous level
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escape cock::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | escape, escape valve, relief valve, safety valve |
| Type of | regulator, valve |
Examples of escape cock
escape cock
I had to keep a hand on my top pot so that it would stay in place, and not cock to one side, letting steam escape.
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