Meaning of the word ballcock in English
What does ballcock mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
ballcock
US /ˈbɔːlkɑːk/
UK /ˈbɔːl.kɒk/
Noun
a device for controlling the water level in a cistern, consisting of a floating ball that operates a valve
Example:
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The toilet was constantly running because of a faulty ballcock.
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He had to replace the old ballcock in the cistern.
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