bibcock

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noun

An appliance (typically a valve with a threaded outlet) allowing the provision of hose connections outside of buildings.

“Holonym: plumbing”

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bibbsillcockspigotspicket[regiolect]]ally>
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Meanings

nounbibcock (plural bibcocks)

plural bibcocks

  1. An appliance (typically a valve with a threaded outlet) allowing the provision of hose connections outside of buildings.

    Holonym: plumbing

    Synonyms: bibb, sillcock, spigot, spicket[regiolect]]ally>

Synonyms & antonyms

nounAn appliance (typically a valve with a threaded outlet) allowing the provision of hose connections outside of buildings.

Similar
bibbsillcockspigotspicket[regiolect]]ally>
Also see
bibbsillcock

Origin

From bib + cock; thus ultimately traceable to the idea of drinking (e.g., water, wine, beer).

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Cite this entry
APA

bibcock. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/bibcock

MLA

“bibcock.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/bibcock. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “bibcock,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/bibcock.

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