Stopcock (Noun)
Meaning
Faucet consisting of a rotating device for regulating flow of a liquid.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The plumber turned the stopcock to shut off the water supply to the house.
- She turned the stopcock clockwise to increase the water pressure in the shower.
- The stopcock was corroded and needed to be replaced to prevent leaks.
- The engineer adjusted the stopcock on the pipe to control the flow of chemicals.
- To fix the leaky faucet, he had to locate the stopcock that controlled the hot water supply.