History
History
Synonyms
UK
US
Meaning:
bung

a stopper for closing a hole in a cask or barrel

stopper

hydrant

a pipe for water (especially in a street) with a place where a hose can be attached

water supply

nozzle

the shaped end of a hose etc through which liquid or air is directed

spout

plug

a piece of rubber etc used to stop up a hole, e.g. in a bath; a device used for making a connection with a supply of electric current

stopper

tampon

a long piece of cotton wool etc, used inside a woman to collect blood during her period

stopper

tap

an apparatus used for controlling the flow of liquid or gas from a pipe, barrel etc; a quick, light touch or blow

faucet

valve

a mechanical device used for controlling the flow of air, liquid, gas etc in one direction only; a structure in the heart or in a blood-vessel allowing the blood to flow in one direction only; a closed, airless tube used to control electricity (now replaced with transistors)

on-and-off device

SPIGOT as in Wiktionary
SPIGOT as in Wikipedia