spigot

• Nom désignant un dispositif servant à contrôler l'écoulement d'un liquide depuis un contenant ou un tuyau, comme un robinet pour un tonneau ou une soupape pour un réservoir.

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.

   Bondon de fût

   • 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.

   Synonymesbungplugspilestopper

2. Liquid flow regulatorB2formal

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

   Régulateur de débit liquide

   • 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.

   Synonymescockfaucetstopcocktapvalve