'Faucet' definitions:
Definition of 'faucet'
(from WordNet)
noun
A regulator for controlling the flow of a liquid from a reservoir [syn: faucet, spigot]
Definition of 'Faucet'
From: GCIDE
- Faucet \Fau"cet\, n. [F. fausset, perh. fr. L. fauces throat.]
- 1. A fixture for drawing a liquid, as water, molasses, oil, etc., from a pipe, cask, or other vessel, in such quantities as may be desired; -- called also tap, and cock. It consists of a tubular spout, stopped with a movable plug, spigot, valve, or slide. [1913 Webster]
- 2. The enlarged end of a section of pipe which receives the spigot end of the next section. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'faucet'
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