bibcock

noun

bibcock

noun

Etymology From bib + cock; thus ultimately traceable to the idea of drinking (e.g., water, wine, beer).

1

An appliance (typically a valve with a threaded outlet) allowing the provision of hose connections outside of buildings.

  • Holonym: plumbing
Related terms
hosepipe, hose reel, hosereel

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