"draincock" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: draincocks [plural]
Etymology: drain + cock Etymology templates: {{compound|en|drain|cock}} drain + cock Head templates: {{en-noun}} draincock (plural draincocks)
  1. A tap or valve used to draw off water (or other liquid) from the lowest part of a tank, boiler, etc. Synonyms: drain cock Translations (a tap or valve used to draw off water (or other liquid) from the lowest part of a tank, boiler etc.): výpustný kohout [masculine] (Czech)
    Sense id: en-draincock-en-noun-7DuYK3XG Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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