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petcock Definition

pet·cock (pet′käk′)

noun

a small faucet or valve used in draining unwanted or excess water or air from pipes, radiators, boilers, etc.

Etymology: < obs. pet (< Fr: see petard) + cock

Browse dictionary entries near petcock

  1. ‹ petasos
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  3. ‹ petalous
  4. ‹ petaloid
  5. ‹ petalody
  6. ‹ -petal
  7. ‹ petal
  8. ‹ Petah Tiqwa
  9. ‹ peta-
  10. ‹ PET scan
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