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Meaning of faucet
A device for controlling the flow of a liquid, especially water, from a pipe
Etymology of faucet
The word "faucet" comes from the Old French word "fausset", meaning "bore" or "tap", which is derived from the Latin word "faucius", meaning "brood" or "pipe"
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to a device for controlling the flow of a liquid
Synonyms
Definitions
- A device for controlling the flow of a liquid, especially water, from a pipe
- * A valve for regulating the flow of liquid from a pipe or container
Usage Examples
- She turned the faucet to fill the sink with water
- * The faucet in the kitchen was leaking and needed to be repaired
- * He installed a new faucet in the bathroom to replace the old one
Antonyms
blockage
obstruction
stopper
plug
cork
seal
closure
barrier
dam
dike
levee
lock
gate
valve closure
shut-off
stopcock
block
barrier
impediment
hindrance