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spigot

/ˈspɪɡət/

spigot off

spigotnoun

spigots

/ˈspɪɡət/

Translations

кран

He turned the spigot to fill the bucket with water.

Он повернул кран, чтобы наполнить ведро водой.

вентиль

The spigot was leaking, so we had to replace it.

Вентиль протекал, поэтому нам пришлось его заменить.

Additional translations

пробка

затычка

Definitions

A small peg or plug, especially for insertion into the vent of a cask.

The winemaker inserted a spigot into the barrel to control the flow of wine.

A faucet or tap, especially one that controls the flow of liquid from a pipe or container.

She turned the spigot to fill her watering can with water from the garden hose.

The male end of a pipe or fitting designed to be inserted into a socket.

Clean the spigot before joining the sections of PVC pipe.

Synonyms

spigotverb

spigoted

Past Simple

spigoted

Past Participle

spigoting

Gerund

/ˈspɪɡət/

Rare but attested technical verb meaning ‘to fit or plug with a spigot’.

Definitions

To plug, fit, or join with a spigot.

The technician spigoted the tubing to ensure a secure connection.

To furnish or equip (a container, barrel, etc.) with a spigot so that liquid may be drawn off.

The brewer spigoted each new cask before the festival began.

Synonyms

stop up

spigotadjective

Attributive use in engineering (‘spigot joint’, ‘spigot end’).

Definitions

Designating the male end of a pipe or fitting that is inserted into a socket.

The plumber selected a spigot joint for the repair.