bibcock

Bent-nosed tap

A bibcock is a faucet with a downward-bent nozzle, typically mounted on an outdoor wall or in a basement for attaching a garden hose.

The bib refers to the curved spout that angles toward the ground.

Also called a hose bib or sillcock: The plumber replaced the leaky bibcock before winter.

plumbing

faucet

Valve controlling water flow

  • tapValve controlling liquid flow
  • valveFluid flow controller
  • pipesCylindrical fluid carriers

fittings · copper · PVC · soldering · threading · plumber · installation · leak · sealant · teflon

outdoor

garden

Cultivated plant area

  • hoseFlexible fluid conduit
  • lawnTended yard grass
  • irrigationArtificial water supply for agriculture

yard · sprinkling · watering · winterize · drainage · hydrant · nozzle · potable · supply · exterior

valve

brass

Copper-zinc metal mixture

  • threadedPassed through an opening
  • gateHinged barrier in fence
  • ballSpherical plaything or gala

globe · check · compression · fitting · union · nipple · reducer · cap · plug · washer

control

handle

Part for gripping

  • leverPivoting bar for lifting
  • knobRounded gripping fixture
  • turnRotational movement

twist · regulate · adjust · grip · operate · position · shutoff · open · close · flow rate

Opposites
valve complexity/function

bibcockmixing valve

Plumbing temperature regulator

manifold

Family

bib, spigot, cock, stopcock, petcock, ballcock

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G