ball cock

/bɔl kɑk/
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Other forms: ball cocks

Definitions of ball cock
  1. noun
    floating ball that controls level in a water tank
    synonyms: ballcock
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    type of:
    regulator
    any of various controls or devices for regulating or controlling fluid flow, pressure, temperature, etc.
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