What does turncock mean?

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turn·cock

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. turncocknoun

    one employed to control water supply by turning water mains on and off

  2. stopcock, cock, turncocknoun

    faucet consisting of a rotating device for regulating flow of a liquid

Wiktionary

  1. turncocknoun

    A tap / faucet that regulates the flow of a fluid

ChatGPT

  1. turncock

    A turncock is a person employed by a gas or water company, whose job is to turn the supply on or off at the main valve, usually in response to a utility emergency or planned maintenance. It also refers to the key or wrench used by this worker to access and operate these valves.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of turncock in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of turncock in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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