screw valve

noun

Meaning

A stopcock opened and closed by means of a screw instead of a spigot.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

stopcock(English)screwgate(English)stop valve(English)screwtop(English)screwcap(English)stop-tap(English)screw cap(English)checkstop(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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