Spigot
Noun
Definition: A device for controlling the flow of liquid in a tap or faucet.
Synonyms: Tap, Faucet, Valve
Antonyms: None
Examples:
- He turned on the spigot to fill his glass with water.
- The plumber replaced the old spigot with a new one.
Mnemonics:
- "Spigot sounds like 'spit' - when you turn on the spigot, water spits out."
Etymology:
Origin:
Late Middle English (in the sense 'peg used to fasten a barrel'): of unknown origin, perhaps from Old Norse 'spík' (spike).
Historical Usage:The word 'spigot' has been used to refer to a peg used to fasten a barrel, and its usage evolved to mean a device for controlling the flow of liquid.
Related Idioms:
Idiom:
Explanation:
While 'spigot' is a type of valve used in taps or faucets, it may not apply to other types of valves or controls for liquid flow.
Misconceptions:
Misconception:
Incorrectly using 'spigot' to refer to any type of valve.
Explanation:While 'spigot' is a type of valve used in taps or faucets, it may not apply to other types of valves or controls for liquid flow.