petcock

== English == === Etymology === Apparently from pet +‎ cock, because of its size. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˈpɛtkɒk/ === Noun === petcock (plural petcocks) A small valve, spout, or faucet operated by hand, usually used to release pressure or drain fluid. [from 19th c.] 2010, International Fire Service Training Association, Essesntials of Fire Fighting and Fire Department Operations, 5th Edition, p. 780: The shutoff valve (petcock) is usually located on the gas pipe on the supply side of the meter. ==== Hypernyms ==== cock ==== Coordinate terms ==== bibcock, seacock, sillcock, stopcock ==== Translations ====