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Recent Examples of petcock
Leave weight off the vent port or open the petcock.
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Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2023
Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for petcock
Noun
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Valvular heart disease, in which one more of the heart's valves don't function properly, can make the heart work harder and, over time, lead to conditions like chest pain, fatigue, and shortness of breath.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Feb. 2026
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Officials said the pipe burst during testing of a new protective valve.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The story is told from Dah’s perspective, as Jocelyn—who displays a quasi-mystical rapport with fighting cocks—suffers an emotional breakdown, putting their business and their lives in danger.—
The New Yorker,
The New Yorker,
26 July 2024
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The former became fighting cocks and the latter became sows.—
Matthew Gavin Frank,
Harper's Magazine,
6 June 2023
Noun
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Experts also remind homeowners to prepare beyond the driveway by opening cabinet doors, dripping faucets, and being cautious with frozen pipes.—
Jessica Riley,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Let faucets drip during freezing weather to keep water moving and prevent pipes from freezing.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Petcock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/petcock. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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