water taps

Kitchen sink fixtures

Water taps are fixtures that control the flow of water from a pipe, typically found at sinks, bathtubs, and outdoor spigots.

The term is more common in British English; Americans usually say faucets.

Turn off the water taps before the pipes freeze.

A dripping tap wastes water and often signals a worn washer.

Related

flow · aerator · stopcock · shut off valve · dispense · O-ring · valve · washer · handle · gasket · spouts · cartridge · nozzles · showerhead · garden hose · regulate · pressure regulator · turn off

Opposites
water control function

water tapsdrains

Pipes removing wastewater

plugs · stoppers · floor drains · waste pipes · drain covers

water access method

water tapswells

Excavated water sources

springs · rivers · rain barrels · cisterns · streams

fluid delivery mechanism

water tapsleaks

Unwanted fluid escapes

burst pipes

Family

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