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petcock::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | regulator |
- Regulator consisting of a small cock or faucet or valve for letting out air or releasing compression or draining
- A petcock is a small valve used to control the flow of liquid or gas.
- A small, manually operated faucet or valve for draining off liquids or releasing air pressure. The air-relief valve on a filter is an example.
- A small valve used for draining liquids. Petcocks are usually associated with radiators and are located at the bottom of one of the radiator's tanks.
- A small drain valve. A small ground key type valve used with soft copper tubing.
- A small valve on the bottom (e.g., of an automobile radiator), to drain or relieve pressure
- The fuel valve, usually found on the side of the gas tank.
- A valve device put on water lines for drainage purposes. Frequently found on swamp coolers, refrigerator water lines, etc.
- Manually operated facet or valve to drain water or air pressure.
