Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

turncock

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
turn-cock
IPA
16
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A tap or faucet that regulates the flow of a fluid.

noun

A person employed to turn on the water for the mains, to regulate the fireplugs, etc. for a water company.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From turn + cock.

Inflected Forms

turncocks (plural)

Synonyms

stopcock cock

Questions

What does turncock mean?
A tap or faucet that regulates the flow of a fluid.
Where does turncock come from?
From turn + cock.

How to pronounce turncock

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