as in valve
a fixture for controlling the flow of a liquid don't forget to turn off the faucet

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Recent Examples of faucet These are the faucets, all made by firms in China and sold on Amazon, covered by the CSPC warning: Ceinol brand bathroom faucets: The faucets, priced at about $55, were are sold by the company Chaozhoushibobangshejiyouxiangongsi, under Amazon seller name Ceinol-USA. Mike Snider, USA Today, 15 May 2025 At the time of the inspection, none of the faucets in the facility could provide hot water. Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2025 The new faucet instantly made the kitchen more functional too. Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 May 2025 The district said the faucets will not be used again until they are corrected and tested, confirming levels are safe. Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 28 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for faucet
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valve
Noun
  • Maybe as battery tech evolves, the DRAGON drone will return as the envy of all drones, snaking its way through the skies, turning on and off industrial water valves everywhere.
    Joe Salas May 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2025
  • The May 6 attempt was scrubbed two hours before liftoff because of valve on ULA’s upper Centaur stage that teams continue to investigate.
    Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2025

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“Faucet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faucet. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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