gauge cocks

A form of gauge cock — A stopcock used as a try cock for ascertaining the height of the water level in a steam boiler.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of gauge cock
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APA

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MLA

“gauge cocks.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gauge%20cocks. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

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