Associations to the word «Petcock»
Wiktionary
PETCOCK, noun. A small valve, spout, or faucet operated by hand, usually used to release pressure or drain fluid. [from 19th c.]
Dictionary definition
PETCOCK, noun. Regulator consisting of a small cock or faucet or valve for letting out air or releasing compression or draining.
Wise words
Men govern nothing with more difficulty than their tongues,
and can moderate their desires more than their words.