Bibcock

Pronunciation: /ˈbɪbˌkɒk/

Definitions of bibcock

noun a faucet or valve with a nozzle for attachment to a hose

Example Sentences

A1 The bibcock in the garden hose helps control the water flow.

A2 I need to replace the bibcock in the kitchen sink because it's leaking.

B1 The plumber recommended installing a new bibcock to improve water efficiency.

B2 The maintenance team fixed the bibcock in the public restroom to prevent any water wastage.

C1 The antique bibcock in the historic house was carefully restored to preserve its original charm.

C2 The advanced bibcock system in the modern building allows for precise control of water temperature and pressure.

Examples of bibcock in a Sentence

formal The plumber installed a new bibcock to regulate the flow of water in the garden hose.

informal I had to tighten the bibcock in the backyard because it was leaking.

slang Hey, can you pass me that thingamajig to turn off the bibcock by the shed?

figurative She felt like a bibcock, controlling the flow of information in the office.

Grammatical Forms of bibcock

• past tense: bibcocked
• plural: bibcocks
• comparative: more bibcock
• superlative: most bibcock
• present tense: bibcock
• future tense: will bibcock
• perfect tense: have bibcocked
• continuous tense: is bibcocking
• singular: bibcock
• positive degree: bibcock
• infinitive: to bibcock
• gerund: bibcocking
• participle: bibcocked

Origin and Evolution of bibcock

First Known Use: 1525 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'bibcock' originated from Middle English, derived from the combination of 'bib' meaning a spout or nozzle and 'cock' referring to a stopper or valve.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a faucet or tap, the term 'bibcock' has evolved to encompass various types of valves or stoppers used in plumbing systems.