seacock

[ see-kok ]

noun

, Nautical.

1. a valve in the hull of a vessel for admitting outside water into some part of the hull, as a ballast tank.

seacock

/ ˈsiːˌkɒk /

noun

1. nautical a valve in the hull of a vessel below the water line for admitting sea water or for pumping out bilge water

Word History and Origins

Origin of seacock¹

First recorded in 1660–70; sea + cock ¹

Example Sentences

The fireroom is full of water; but it looks to me as though a seacock had been opened.

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