Thesaurus results for STOPCOCK

stopcock

noun

ˈstäp-ˌkäk

Definition of stopcock

as in valve

a fixture for controlling the flow of a liquid a mechanical engineer who designs industrial valves and stopcocks

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Recent Examples of stopcock Levers, stopcocks, switches and buttons sent decisions back out. — The Economist, 18 Dec. 2019

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valve

Noun

This forces the lower esophageal sphincter, the valve between the esophagus and the stomach, to open and close rapidly in succession.

— Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 3 July 2026
The utility said around noon that crews are in the process of locating valves to get water pumping again, but repairs might take 12-16 hours.

— David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026