air cock

Meanings

• noun

  A device used to release or control the flow of air or gas in a system, such as an automobile tire or a compressed air line.

  - "After driving for hours, I had to stop and use an air cock to inflate my tires."
  - "The mechanic used an air cock to fill the compressed air tank."

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Variants

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air lock , air locks

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Etymology

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The term 'air cock' is derived from the Old English word 'cocce' meaning 'rooster' and the Middle English word 'cokke' meaning 'valve'. It refers to the shape of the valve handle, which resembles the comb of a rooster.

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Trivia

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1. The first air cocks were made of wood and had a simple design with a lever and a valve.

2. The term 'air cock' is also used in the aviation industry to refer to the valve used to control the flow of air to the engine.

3. Air cocks can be found in various industries, including automotive, industrial, and aviation.

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1. valve: An air cock is a type of valve used to control the flow of air or gas.

2. compressed air: An air cock is used to control the flow of compressed air in industrial applications.

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Culture

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The air cock has been used in various forms of literature and art to symbolize control or release. For example, in the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, the character Boo Radley is described as having an 'air cock' personality, controlling his emotions and actions carefully.

How to Memorize "air cock"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the term 'air cock', visualize a rooster-shaped valve used to control the flow of air or gas.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'air cock' with the image of a rooster and the function of controlling the flow of air or gas.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Air Cocks Are Roosters' to remember the term 'air cock'.

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