pet cock
- a variation of petcock.
Example Sentences
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When the process is completed allow the steam to escape gradually through the pet cock.
From Every Step in Canning by Gray, Grace Viall
Open pet cock after pointer or gauge has reached zero; test for pressure by opening pet cock slowly at first.
From Every Step in Canning by Gray, Grace Viall
To avoid this, open the pump pet cock.
From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua
This is evidenced by a rush of air into the canner when the pet cock is open.
From Every Step in Canning by Gray, Grace Viall
Blowing the steam from the pet cock is likely to cause a loss of liquid from the partly sealed glass jars.
From Every Step in Canning by Gray, Grace Viall
