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 During extended periods of below-freezing temperatures, the Board of Public Utilities in Kansas City, Kansas, recommends leaving the highest faucet in your home running in order to keep water moving through the pipes. Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 3 Jan. 2025 Veiny marble countertops, traditional bridge faucets, and rustic floor tiles are great farmhouse design ideas too. Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 18 Dec. 2024 Typically, homeowners are advised to ensure that faucets on outside walls don't freeze and burst. Alexandria Burris, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Dec. 2024 From birdbaths to water faucets, the winter months aren’t always friendly to outdoor accessories—your beloved Weber included. Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 14 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 1 Feb. 2025.

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