noun
- valves used to control the flow of liquid or gas through a pipe
Usage: plural of stopcock
Examples
- The plumber installed new stopcocks to control water flow to each section of the building.
- Make sure all the stopcocks are turned off before beginning the repair work.
- The gas stopcocks were located in the basement near the main supply line.
- Emergency stopcocks should be clearly marked and easily accessible.
- The old stopcocks were corroded and needed immediate replacement.
- Workers tested all the stopcocks to ensure they operated smoothly.