petcock

Meaning

A small valve, spout, or faucet operated by hand, usually used to release pressure or drain fluid.

Synonyms

register

throttle

valve

navigation channel

Translations

tromba

canaló

Ausgießer

Schnaupe

Schnauze einer Kanne

Rohrstück

Schnauzeeiner Kanne

μικρή κάνουλα

βάνα εκκένωσης

bec

goulot

bobéche

lamperon

becco

luminello

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈpɛtkɒk/

Etymology

Apparently from pet + cock, because of its size.