fau·cet

fau·cet
/ˈfɑːsət/ noun, pl -cets [count]
US : a device that is used to control the flow of water from a pipe

turn on/off the faucet [=tap]

— see pictures at bathroom, kitchen

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • fau|cet — «F siht», noun. Especially U.S. 1. a device for turning on or off a flow of liquid from a pipe or a container holding it by opening or closing a valve; tap; spigot. 2. the enlarged end of a pipe into which the end of another pipe enters to form a …   Useful english dictionary

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  • fau — avi·fau·na; de·fau·nate; fau·bourg; fau·cal·ize; fau·ces; fau·cet; fau·chard; fau·cial; fau·ja·site; fau·na; fau·nal; fau·nat·ed; fau·nist; fau·nis·tic; fau·ni·zone; fau·nol·o·gy; fau·nule; fau·sen; fau·teuil; fau·vette; fau·vism; fau·vist;… …   English syllables

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  • faucet — fau·cet …   English syllables

  • faucet — fau|cet [ˈfo:sıt US ˈfo: ] n AmE [Date: 1300 1400; : Old French; Origin: fausset something that closes a hole in a container , from Late Latin falsare to make false ] the thing that you turn on and off to control the flow of water from a pipe… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • faucet — fau|cet [ fɔsıt ] noun count AMERICAN * a metal piece of equipment that you turn to control the flow of water or other liquid from a pipe, especially on a sink or bathtub. British tap …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • faucet — fau•cet [[t]ˈfɔ sɪt[/t]] n. bui any device for controlling the flow of liquid by opening or closing an orifice; tap • Etymology: 1350–1400; ME < MF fausset peg for a vent …   From formal English to slang

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