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cock vs faucet

faucet vs cock

cock and faucet both are nouns.

cock is a verb but faucet is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cock Yes No Yes No
faucet Yes No No No
As nouns, faucet is a hypernym of cock; that is, faucet is a word with a broader meaning than cock:
  • cock: faucet consisting of a rotating device for regulating flow of a liquid
  • faucet: a regulator for controlling the flow of a liquid from a reservoir
Other hypernyms of cock include spigot.
cock (noun) faucet (noun)
adult male bird a regulator for controlling the flow of a liquid from a reservoir
adult male chicken
faucet consisting of a rotating device for regulating flow of a liquid
the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled
obscene terms for penis
cock (verb) faucet (verb)
set the trigger of a firearm back for firing
to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others
tilt or slant to one side
Difference between cock and faucet

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