try cock

noun

A cock (valve) for withdrawing a small quantity of liquid, for example for testing.

Meanings

nountry cock (plural try cocks)

plural try cocks

  1. A cock (valve) for withdrawing a small quantity of liquid, for example for testing.
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Chicago

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