spigot

• Sustantivo que designa un dispositivo para controlar el flujo de líquido desde un recipiente o tubería, como un grifo o una llave de paso, o una clavija o tapón para cerrar un barril.

A noun referring to a device used to control the flow of liquid from a container or pipe, such as a plug for a cask or a valve for a reservoir.

1. Cask plugC1formal

   A small plug or stopper used to seal the bunghole of a cask or barrel.

   Tapón de barrica

   • The cooper inserted a wooden spigot into the bunghole of the wine cask.
   • He removed the spigot to let the ale flow from the barrel.
   • The old spigot was made of oak and sealed tightly.

   Sinónimosbungplugspilestopper

2. Liquid flow regulatorB2formal

   A valve or tap used to control the release of liquid from a pipe or container.

   Válvula o grifo para regular el flujo de líquido

   • She turned the spigot to fill the watering can.
   • The garden spigot was leaking, so he replaced the washer.
   • He attached a hose to the outdoor spigot to wash the car.

   Sinónimoscockfaucetstopcocktapvalve