Meaning & use

faucet

noun·Everyday

A device that controls the flow of water from a pipe, especially in a sink or bathtub.

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He tightened the faucet handle to stop the annoying drip in the kitchen sink.

The bathroom faucet needed a new washer to fix the leak.

A note on using this word

'Faucet' is the standard American English term, while British English typically uses 'tap' for the same fixture.

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