stopcock

Flow control valve

A stopcock is a valve that controls the flow of liquid or gas through a pipe, typically turned by a handle to open or close the passage completely.

In British usage, it often refers specifically to the main valve controlling water supply to a building: Turn off the stopcock before replacing the faucet.

valve

gate

Hinged barrier in fence

  • globeSpherical representation of landmasses
  • ballSpherical plaything or gala
  • needlePointed implement for sewing

plug · brass · compression · shutoff · isolation · regulator · cock · petcock · spigot · tap

laboratory

burette

Calibrated tube for titration

  • buretVolumetric dispensing tube
  • pipetteGraduated liquid transfer tube
  • titrationMeasuring concentration by addition

glassware · reagent · chemistry · bench · Bunsen · flask · beaker · apparatus · experiment · precision

plumbing

pipe

Hollow conveyance channel

  • fittingsAttached functional components
  • copperReddish-brown metallic element
  • PVCChlorinated plastic abbreviation

joint · wrench · soldering · threading · sealant · compression · installation · repair · faucet · pressure

shutoff

emergency

Serious sudden danger

  • isolationComplete separation from others
  • mainChief or primary element
  • waterClear essential liquid

gas · supply · disconnect · halt · lockout · safety · shutdown · cut-off · turn off · access

flow

regulate

Control by rules

control · discharge · trickle · drip · seepage · leakage · pressure · volume · rate · adjustment

Categories
Opposites
flow control function

stopcockoutlet

Point of release

flow valve · release valve · drain · spout · nozzle

valve state/position

stopcockopen position

Available job slot

free passage

Family

stopcocks

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G