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 My cat's preference is screaming from the bath tub for someone to open the faucet for her. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025 Many tasks, such as painting a room, fixing a leaky faucet, or crafting your own decorations, can be accomplished with basic tools and online tutorials. True Tamplin, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025 Its mineral deposits can get stuck to your pipes, faucets, and showerheads, which can then lead to their breakdown or damage given enough time. Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2024 These covers slide onto your faucet and fasten easily with a hook-and-loop strap and cord. Nora Colomer, Fox News, 9 Dec. 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 30 Jan. 2025.

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