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 Let cold water drip from the faucet connected to pipes that are exposed outdoors or in unheated interior areas. Staff Reports, The Arizona Republic, 29 Oct. 2024 The smart lavatory is evolving into a nearly completely hands-free space by incorporating sensors to activate everything from faucets to showers. Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2024 Flush the Pull-Out Hose Filter Not all faucets are the same. Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024 So far, more than 340 water samples from kitchen faucets in Nickerson Gardens and Jordan Downs have been tested. Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024 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 22 Nov. 2024.

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