petcock

noun /'pɛt,kɑk/

Definition
regulator consisting of a small cock or faucet or valve for letting out air or releasing compression or draining
Example
'petcock' can be found in many classic books.
Etymology
No etymology available.

Quick Facts

Palindrome
No
Compound Word
No
Proper Noun
No
Rare
No
Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
2
Consonants
5
Length
7

Word Statistics

Length
7
Syllables
2
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