draincock
draincock · draincocks
A tap or valve used to draw off water from the lowest part of a tank, boiler, etcA tap or valve used to draw off water (or other liquid) from the lowest part of a tank, boiler, etc.
Meaning
1 sensesA tap or valve used to draw off water (or other liquid) from the lowest part of a tank, boiler, etc.
Origin
From drain + cock.From drain + cock.
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