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Webster 1913 Edition
Faucet
Fau′cet
,Noun.
[F.
fausset
, perh. fr. L. fauces
throat.] 1.
A fixture for drawing a liquid, as water, molasses, oil, etc., from a pipe, cask, or other vessel, in such quantities as may be desired; – called also
tap
, and cock
. It consists of a tubular spout, stopped with a movable plug, spigot, valve, or slide. 2.
The enlarged end of a section of pipe which receives the spigot end of the next section.
Webster 1828 Edition
Faucet
FAU'CET
,Noun.