petcock
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:He opened the fuel valve to start the engine.
Definition:A valve that controls the flow of fuel, such as gasoline or diesel, from a container to an engine.
Example:The petcock on the fuel tank is the lid spout used to check the fuel level.
Definition:A spout or opening on the lid of a container, used for sampling or checking the level of contents.
Example:He used the engine filler to top up the car's fuel tank.
Definition:An opening in the engine's fuel system for refueling.
Example:The sample valve was used to check the quality of the oil in the engine.
Definition:A valve specifically designed to draw off samples from a container for testing or inspection.
Example:They attached a drain cock to the fuel tank to empty the water that had collected.
Definition:A valve used to drain liquid from a container, often found on fuel tanks or radiators.
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