Stopcock

usgb/ˈstɑːpkɑːk/
noun

A valve used to control the flow of fluid or gas through a pipe.

To prevent the water from flooding the basement, he quickly turned the stopcock.
Visual representation of "stopcock" - A valve used to control the flow of fluid or gas through a pipe

Often appears as...

  • turn the stopcock
  • close the stopcock

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Plumbing Situations

Stopcock is commonly used when discussing plumbing to control water flow.

Illustration for Plumbing Situations
The plumber instructed me to find the main stopcock to stop the leak.
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Emergency Use

Knowing how to operate a stopcock is crucial in emergencies to prevent water damage.

Illustration for Emergency Use
During the flood, we turned off the stopcock to avoid more water coming in.
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Technical Context

The word is mostly used in technical or mechanical contexts, not in everyday conversation.

Illustration for Technical Context
The technician checked the stopcock to ensure the system was not leaking.
Visual representation of the word "Stopcock"

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