cold tap

Chilly water source

A cold tap is the faucet or valve that dispenses unheated water, as opposed to the hot tap.

Standard in British English; Americans typically say cold water faucet or just refer to the cold side.

Turn on the cold tap and let it run a moment.

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washer · water · cock · bib · temperature · kitchen sink · bathroom sink · plumbing · stopcock · utility room · pipe · valve · icy · rinsing · showerhead · frigid · frosty · aerator

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Known to kids · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G