Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

bibcock

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
bib-cock
IPA
19
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An appliance (typically a valve with a threaded outlet) allowing the provision of hose connections outside of buildings.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From bib + cock; thus ultimately traceable to the idea of drinking (e.g., water, wine, beer).

Inflected Forms

bibcocks (plural)

Phrases

hose reel

Frequently Paired Words

hosepipe hose reel hosereel petcock seacock stopcock

Synonyms

bibb sillcock spigot spicket[regiolect]]ally>

Questions

What does bibcock mean?
An appliance (typically a valve with a threaded outlet) allowing the provision of hose connections outside of buildings.
Where does bibcock come from?
From bib + cock; thus ultimately traceable to the idea of drinking (e.g., water, wine, beer).

How to pronounce bibcock

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