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Webster 1913 Edition


Faucet

Fau′cet

,
Noun.
[F.
fausset
, perh. fr. L.
fauces
throat.]
1.
A fixture for drawing a liquid, as water, molasses, oil, etc., from a pipe, cask, or other vessel, in such quantities as may be desired; – called also
tap
, and
cock
. It consists of a tubular spout, stopped with a movable plug, spigot, valve, or slide.
2.
The enlarged end of a section of pipe which receives the spigot end of the next section.

Webster 1828 Edition


Faucet

FAU'CET

,
Noun.
A pipe to be inserted in a cask for drawing liquor, and stopped with a peg or spigot. These are called tap and faucet.

Definition 2024


faucet

faucet

English

Alternative forms

A faucet.

Noun

faucet (plural faucets)

  1. (Canada, US) An exposed plumbing fitting; a tap or spigot; a regulator for controlling the flow of a liquid from a reservoir.

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Middle English

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Etymology

From Old French fausset, perhaps from Latin faux (throat).

Noun

faucet

  1. faucet

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