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Definition of stopcock noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

stopcock

noun
 
/ˈstɒpkɒk/
 
/ˈstɑːpkɑːk/
(also cock)
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  1. a tap that controls the flow of liquid or gas through a pipe
    • If you have a burst pipe, turn off the stopcock immediately.
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