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 Galactic Metallic Metals always go in and out of style, from brass faucets to rubbed bronze shower heads. Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025 Using it to address persistent trade deficits — a chronic, macroeconomic condition — is calling the fire department for a leaky faucet. Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025 Let your faucet shine in polished nickel while the cabinetry pulls and knobs are antique brass. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2025 Using it to address persistent trade deficits — a chronic, macroeconomic condition — is calling the fire department for a leaky faucet. Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025 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 24 Apr. 2025.

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