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Turncock Definition & Meaning

turncock
noun
  1. one employed to control water supply by turning water mains on and off
  2. faucet consisting of a rotating device for regulating flow of a liquid

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Frequently asked questions

What does turncock mean?
one employed to control water supply by turning water mains on and off faucet consisting of a rotating device for regulating flow of a liquid
What part of speech is turncock?
Turncock is a noun.
How many definitions does turncock have?
Turncock has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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