Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A cock at the end of a steam-cylinder, through which water of condensation may be blown out, or through which steam may be blown in for warming up the cylinder. For the first purpose it is sometimes made automatic, and often called a safety cylinder-cock.
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Examples
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Several minor replacements are yet to be done; chiefly among these are the cylinder-cock linkage and a proper headlamp.
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