Definitions for faucet
ˈfɔ sɪtfaucet

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. faucet, spigotnoun

   a regulator for controlling the flow of a liquid from a reservoir

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. faucetnoun

   An exposed plumbing fitting; a tap or spigot; a regulator for controlling the flow of a liquid from a reservoir.

2. Etymology: From fausset, perhaps from faux.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Faucetnoun

   The pipe inserted into a vessel to give vent to the liquor, and stopped up by a peg or spigot. It is sometimes improperly written fosset.

   Etymology: fausset, French; fauces, Latin.

   You were out a good wholesome forenoon in hearing a cause between an orange-wife and a fosset-seller, and adjourned a controversy of three-pence to a second audience. William Shakespeare.

   If you are sent down to draw drink, and find it will not run, blow strongly into the faucet, and it will immediately pour into your mouth. Jonathan Swift, Direct. to the Butler.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. faucet

   A tap (also spigot or faucet: see usage variations) is a valve controlling the release of a liquid or gas.

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1. faucet

   A faucet is a device that controls the flow of liquid, especially water, from a pipe or container. It is commonly found in kitchens, bathrooms, and gardens and is usually operated by turning a handle or knob.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Faucetnoun

   a fixture for drawing a liquid, as water, molasses, oil, etc., from a pipe, cask, or other vessel, in such quantities as may be desired; -- called also tap, and cock. It consists of a tubular spout, stopped with a movable plug, spigot, valve, or slide

2. Faucetnoun

   the enlarged end of a section of pipe which receives the spigot end of the next section

3. Etymology: [F. fausset, perh. fr. L. fauces throat.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Faucet

   faw′set, n. a pipe inserted in a barrel to draw liquid. [Fr. fausset.]

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of faucet in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of faucet in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of faucet in a Sentence

1. Cherie Hartzer:

   We need water in our everyday lives, but so do the pests, even small amounts dripping from an air conditioner unit may attract wasps that are foraging for water. Water that has soaked into wood is attractive to termites. Downspouts and gutters that are holding water can be perfect habitats for mosquitoes. A dripping faucet may attract rodents, especially if it has been dry and there are n’t other water sources around.

2. Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette:

   The situation in Flint is a human tragedy in which families are struggling with even the most basic parts of daily life, no one should have to fear something as basic as turning on the kitchen faucet.

3. F.M . Faber Jr.:

   Does a typical Florida area 'waterspout' feature a faucet or a shut-off valve?

4. Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette:

   No one should have to fear something as basic as turning on the kitchen faucet.

5. Kris Jenner:

   ( Reuters) I used to pray that one of you guys would have a baby and now it's like a faucet that we turned on and won't turn off, the fact that I have all these grandchildren, it's been the most amazing journey to watch your kids because it's truly the meaning of just life.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=faucet
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Faucet
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=faucet
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faucet
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/faucet
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=faucet