noun
Meaning 1
A tap or faucet that regulates the flow of a fluid.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
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Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
turncock
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noun
Meaning 2
A person employed to turn on the water for the mains, to regulate the fireplugs, etc. for a water company.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Meaning 3
faucet consisting of a rotating device for regulating flow of a liquid
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: stopcock, cock
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: faucet, spigot
noun
Meaning 4
one employed to control water supply by turning water mains on and off
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: employee
History
Etymology
From turn + cock.