faucet

Definition

An exposed plumbing fitting; a tap or spigot; a regulator for controlling the flow of a liquid from a reservoir.

Etymology

From Middle English faucet, fawcett, from Old French fausset, of uncertain origin. Perhaps from Late Latin falsāre (“to falsify”) or from a diminutive of Latin faux, faucēs (“throat”). Alternatively, from Old Norse foss, fors (“waterfall”); if so, cognate with English force, foss.

Example Sentences

• "Wallace beats his palm against the reluctant handle of the faucet until it gives way, and the water comes out too hard, too fast."
• "The pipe or faucet or rather fast set, so called, because it is set fast in."