Dictionary

petcock en · NOUN

Pronunciation

• /ˈpɛtkɒk/ (UK)

Etymology

Apparently from pet + cock, because of its size.

Meanings

1. A small valve, spout, or faucet operated by hand, usually used to release pressure or drain fluid.
   • The shutoff valve (petcock) is usually located on the gas pipe on the supply side of the meter. 2010, International Fire Service Training Association, Essesntials of Fire Fighting and Fire Department Operations, 5th Edition, p. 780
   • The doctor placed the rubber mask over her face and turned a dial and I watched Catherine breathing deeply and rapidly. Then she pushed the mask away. The doctor shut off the petcock. 1929, Ernest Hemingway, A Farewell to Arms, Folio Society, published 2008, page 297:

Forms

Coordinates

sillcock · seacock · stopcock · bibcock

Hypernyms

cock

Translations (9)

de Ablasshahn (small valve, spout, or faucet operated by hand, usually used to release pressure or drain fluid) · de Entlüftungshahn (small valve, spout, or faucet operated by hand, usually used to release pressure or drain fluid) · de Entlüftungsventil (small valve, spout, or faucet operated by hand, usually used to release pressure or drain fluid) · de Ablaufhahn (small valve, spout, or faucet operated by hand, usually used to release pressure or drain fluid) · de Benzinhahn (small valve, spout, or faucet operated by hand, usually used to release pressure or drain fluid) · de Spülstutzen (small valve, spout, or faucet operated by hand, usually used to release pressure or drain fluid) · de Entlastungsventil (small valve, spout, or faucet operated by hand, usually used to release pressure or drain fluid) · de Kühlerablasshahn (small valve, spout, or faucet operated by hand, usually used to release pressure or drain fluid) · bg кран за източване (small valve, spout, or faucet operated by hand, usually used to release pressure or drain fluid)