English Dictionary

turncock

noun

A tap or faucet that regulates the flow of a fluid. / A person employed to turn on the water for the mains, to regulate the fireplugs, etc. for a water company.

The turncock is responsible for controlling the water supply.

意味（1）

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

意味（2）

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

1,000 crossing-sweepers; another thousand chimney-sweeps, and the same number of turncocks and lamp-lighters;