noun
stopcock
Stopcock (noun) means a valve that controls how much liquid or gas flows through a pipe.
noun
1
A valve that controls how much liquid or gas flows through a pipe.
2
The valve that turns off a house's water supply from the mains, usually with one fitted outside the property and another inside.
"If you have a burst pipe, turn the water off at the stopcock."
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Etymology
Formed from stop and cock.
Synonyms
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cock
turncock
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of stopcock?
"stopcock" (noun) means a valve that controls how much liquid or gas flows through a pipe.
What is another word for stopcock?
Other words for "stopcock" include cock, turncock.
What are the different meanings of stopcock?
"stopcock" has 2 main meanings: 1. A valve that controls how much liquid or gas flows through a pipe; 2. The valve that turns off a house's water supply from the mains, usually with one fitted outside the property and another inside.
