seacock en · NOUN
Etymology
From sea + cock.
Meanings
- A valve in the hull of a vessel used to let in water, either to clean the bilges, flood a ballast tank, or scuttle the vessel.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| seacocks | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
sillcock · petcock · stopcock · bibcock