"ballcock" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈbɔːlkɒk/ Forms: ballcocks [plural]
Etymology: ball + cock Etymology templates: {{compound|en|ball|cock}} ball + cock Head templates: {{en-noun}} ballcock (plural ballcocks)
  1. A floating sphere, attached to a lever, that controls the level of liquid in a cistern. Synonyms: ball cock Related terms: ball valve
    Sense id: en-ballcock-en-noun-Q7hADlfI Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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