'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]