spigot
/ˈspɪɡət/
nounspi · got
Think: “SPI” (spy) + “GOT” — the spy GOT to the spigot to turn on the water.
Yes, it's spigot. Watch the middle: it’s **spi-got** with a **g** (not *spicket*), and it ends with **-ot**.
Definition
- nounA small valve or tap used to control the flow of liquid from a pipe, barrel, or container.
Examples
- “Turn the spigot slowly so the water doesn’t splash out of the bucket.”
- “The gardener attached a hose to the spigot behind the shed.”
- “A leaky spigot can waste a surprising amount of water over a week.”
Synonyms
faucettapvalvestopcockbibcock
Translations
ES grifoPT torneiraFR robinet
Common misspellings
spiggitspigottspigatspicketspiggetspiggot
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