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spigot vs cock

cock vs spigot

spigot and cock both are nouns.

spigot is not a verb while cock is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
spigot Yes No No No
cock Yes No Yes No
As nouns, cock is a hyponym of spigot; that is, cock is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than spigot:
  • spigot: a regulator for controlling the flow of a liquid from a reservoir
  • cock: faucet consisting of a rotating device for regulating flow of a liquid
Other hyponyms of spigot include mixing faucet, stopcock, turncock, hydrant, tap, water faucet, water tap.
spigot (noun) cock (noun)
a regulator for controlling the flow of a liquid from a reservoir adult male bird
a plug for a bunghole in a cask 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
spigot (verb) cock (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 spigot and cock

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