escape cock
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
Compound word formed from 'escape' (to break free) and 'cock' (a valve or tap for controlling the flow of a liquid).
مثال
- The engineer opened the escape cock to release the excess steam.
- The escape cock is an essential safety feature in a steam engine.
- The escape cock was faulty, causing a dangerous build-up of pressure.
ترکیبهای رایج
open the escape cock operate the escape cock faulty escape cock
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- a valve in a container in which pressure can build up (as a steam boiler); it opens automatically when the pressure reaches a dangerous level