Associations to the word «Petcock»

Wiktionary

PETCOCK, noun. A small valve, spout, or faucet operated by hand, usually used to release pressure or drain fluid. [from 19th c.]

Dictionary definition

PETCOCK, noun. Regulator consisting of a small cock or faucet or valve for letting out air or releasing compression or draining.

Wise words

It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words, but a great deal in a few.
Pythagoras