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 While some solvable problems are clear to the naked eye — like a leaky faucet or an empty fridge — others are invisible. Mark Travers, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025 Here, a gold faucet steals the spotlight in this neutral vintage bathroom. Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2025 Green water Make green water pour out of the bathroom faucet by using a Q-tip to put green food dye under the faucet spout. Kimberly Stoney, Parents, 19 Mar. 2025 The federal government has revoked $400 million in funding from the university, demanding substantial changes to both academics and disciplinary procedures before talks to turn the faucet back on can begin. Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 19 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for faucet

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“Faucet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faucet. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.

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