bibcock

[ˈbɪbkɒk]

bibcock Definition

• 1. a tap or faucet for drawing off liquids
• 2. a spigot on a barrel

Using bibcock: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bibcock" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The bibcock in the kitchen was leaking.

• Example

  He used a wrench to turn off the bibcock.

• Example

  The wine barrel had a bibcock attached to it.

• Example

  She filled the bucket with water from the bibcock.

bibcock Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bibcock

• faucet
• tap
• spigot
• valve

Phrases with bibcock

• quarter-turn bibcock

  a type of bibcock that is turned on or off with a quarter turn of the handle

  Example

  The plumber installed a quarter-turn bibcock in the bathroom.

• hose bibcock

  a type of bibcock that has a threaded spout for attaching a hose

  Example

  He connected the garden hose to the hose bibcock outside.

• barrel bibcock

  a type of bibcock that is used to draw liquid from a barrel

  Example

  The winemaker used a barrel bibcock to sample the wine.

Origins of bibcock

from Middle English 'bib', meaning 'drink' and 'kok', meaning 'spout'

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Summary: bibcock in Brief

'Bibcock' [ˈbɪbkɒk] refers to a tap or faucet used for drawing off liquids, such as water or wine. It can also refer to a spigot on a barrel. Examples include 'The bibcock in the kitchen was leaking.' and 'She filled the bucket with water from the bibcock.' Bibcocks come in different types, such as the quarter-turn bibcock and the hose bibcock.