petcock

petcock

English

Etymology

Apparently from pet +‎ cock, because of its size.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈpɛtkɒk/

Noun

petcock (plural petcocks)

1. A small valve, spout, or faucet operated by hand, usually used to release pressure or drain fluid. [from 19th c.]
   • 1929, Ernest Hemingway, A Farewell to Arms, Folio Society 2008, p. 297:

     The doctor placed the rubber mask over her face and turned a dial and I watched Catherine breathing deeply and rapidly. Then she pushed the mask away. The doctor shut off the petcock.

   • 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.

Translations

small valve, spout, or faucet operated by hand, usually used to release pressure or drain fluid

Bulgarian: кран за източване (kran za iztočvane) German: Benzinhahn m, Ablaufhahn m, Ablasshahn (de) m, Entlüftungshahn m, Entlüftungsventil n, Kühlerablasshahn m, Spülstutzen m, Entlastungsventil n