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Turncock

Noun:

1. A person who operates a turncock, typically used to control the flow of water or gas in pipes.

Example sentence: The turncock was called to fix the leak in the water main.

Noun (rare):

2. A tap or valve controlled by a turn of a cock.

Example sentence: The turncock needs to be tightened to stop the water from dripping.

Noun (dated):

3. A male turkey.

Example sentence: The hunters set their sights on a group of turncocks in the forest.

Verb:

4. (transitive) To operate or control a turncock.

Example sentence: He skillfully turncocked the valve to regulate the gas flow.

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