as in valve
a fixture for controlling the flow of a liquid the plumber has installed a new spigot over the kitchen sink

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Recent Examples of spigot Earlier this month, crews closed the spigot on the Salt and opened one on the Verde. Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 25 Nov. 2024 In the most likely scenario, such a law would probably phase out the federal EV credit in 2026 or 2027, instead of turning off the spigot retroactively for all 2025 purchases, Wickett said. Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 20 Nov. 2024 The closure is due to a project that will repave campground roads replace electrical water lines and spigots in the modern campground and make several improvements in the camp store. Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press, 1 Oct. 2024 Funding for Ukraine has been a frequent flash point in government funding negotiations since Russia’s 2022 invasion, and the spigot is likely to close upon Trump’s inauguration. Sylvan Lane, The Hill, 10 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for spigot 

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“Spigot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spigot. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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