petcock
A small valve, spout, or faucet operated by hand, usually used to release pressure or…A small valve, spout, or faucet operated by hand, usually used to release pressure or drain fluid.
Meaning
1 sensesA small valve, spout, or faucet operated by hand, usually used to release pressure or drain fluid.
Benzinhahn, Ablaufhahn, Ablasshahn
regulator consisting of a small cock or faucet or valve for letting out air or releasing compression or draining
Translations
1 languagesBy meaning 1
Origin
Apparently from pet + cock, because of its size.Apparently from pet + cock, because of its size.
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