Escape Cock (Noun)
Meaning
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The steam boiler was equipped with an escape cock that released excess pressure to prevent explosions.
- To prevent accidents, the pressure vessel was fitted with an escape cock that opened at a predetermined pressure.
- The engineer checked the escape cock on the autoclave to ensure it was functioning properly.
- In the event of overpressure, the escape cock on the tank would automatically open to release the excess pressure.
- The safety protocol required that the escape cock on the reactor be inspected regularly to prevent catastrophic failures.