turncock
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turncock
(ˈtɜːnˌkɒk)n
(Historical Terms) (formerly) an official employed to turn on the water for the mains supply
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Noun | 1. | turncock - one employed to control water supply by turning water mains on and off employee - a worker who is hired to perform a job |
2. | turncock - faucet consisting of a rotating device for regulating flow of a liquid |
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