faucet

Sink's water source

A faucet is a valve with a handle or knob that controls the flow of water from a pipe, typically at a sink or bathtub: Turn off the faucet.

Americans say faucet; the British say tap.

The word extends to any similar spigot controlling liquid flow.

plumbing

pipe

Hollow conveyance channel

fitting · aerator · cartridge · gasket · O-ring · shutoff · supply line · coupling · connector · wrench

parts

handle

Part for gripping

  • knobRounded gripping fixture
  • spoutProjecting pouring tube
  • sprayerDevice dispersing liquid droplets

aerator · cartridge · lever · mixer · diverter · hose · escutcheon · stem · seat · cap

fixtures

sink

Basin with drain

shower · kitchen · bathroom · laundry · utility · bidet · bar sink · vanity · countertop · backsplash

flow

stream

Steady continuous flow

  • pourSend liquid streaming out
  • gushFlow out forcefully
  • spoutProjecting pouring tube

jet · spurt · cascade · torrent · runoff · outflow · surge · water pressure · spray · splash

styles

chrome

Reflective metal coating

bronze · matte · polished · brushed · touchless · pull-down · gooseneck · waterfall · bridge · widespread

drip

drip

Liquid falling slowly

plink · dew · seepage · wetness · condensation · bead · sprinkle · spatter · ooze · pitter-patter

Categories
Opposites
water flow control function

faucetdrain

Channel for wastewater

plughole · drainpipe · sink drain · stopper · plug

flow state

faucetstopper

Closure for an opening

plug · drain plug · blockage

plumbing component function

faucetdrain

Channel for wastewater

pipe · sewer line · waste pipe · septic tank · cistern

Phrases
Family

faucets

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G