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单词 firecock
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firecock
firecock n. a tap or valve regulating the supply of water to the site of a fire.
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the world > matter > properties of materials > temperature > coldness > extinguishing fire > [noun] > fire-fighting > a substance or apparatus for extinguishing > sources of water
firehole1682
firecock1707
fireplug1709
fire cask1800
firewater1916
1707 Act 6 Anne c. 58 §1 To the Intent such Plugs or Fire Cocks may always upon Occasion of any Fire be opened.
1844 Proc. Inst. Civil Engineers 3 318 In enclosed premises..firecocks are much to be preferred [to plugs].
1910 Manch. Guardian 19 Mar. 4 (advt.) The [Manchester Corporation] Waterwork Committee invite tenders for the supply of..manhole frames, firecock boxes, &c.
2012 C. Shenton Day Parl. burned Down v. 79 Altogether there were nine plugs and firecocks open, and twelve engines at work before 7 p.m.
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