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Meaning of "ballcock" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF BALLCOCK

ballcock  [ˈbɔːlkɒk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BALLCOCK

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Ballcock is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BALLCOCK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Ballcock

A ballcock is a mechanism or machine for filling water tanks, such as those found in flush toilets, while avoiding overflow and backflow. The modern ballcock was invented by José Antonio de Alzate y Ramírez, a Mexican priest and scientist, who described the device in 1790 in the Gaceta de Literatura Méxicana. It consists of a valve connected to a hollow sealed float by means of a lever, mounted near the top of the tank. The float is often ball-shaped, whence the name ballcock. The valve is connected to the incoming water supply, and is opened and closed by the lever which has the float mounted on the end. When the water level rises, the float rises with it; once it rises to a pre-set level, the mechanism forces the lever to close the valve and shut off the water flow. This is an example of negative feedback and of proportional control. When a toilet's handle is turned, a discharge mechanism is activated by means of a rod or chain. The mechanism may be a flapper valve, which is designed to sink more slowly than the water, which will exit to the toilet bowl below, so that the tank may empty.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BALLCOCK


acock
əˈkɒk
Alcock
ˈɔːlkɒk
Bangkok
ˈbæŋkɒk
bibcock
ˈbɪbˌkɒk
billycock
ˈbɪlɪkɒk
blackcock
ˈblækˌkɒk
cock
kɒk
gamecock
ˈɡeɪmˌkɒk
Hancock
ˈhænkɒk
Hickok
ˈhɪkɒk
Hitchcock
ˈhɪtʃˌkɒk
Leacock
ˈliːkɒk
monocoque
ˈmɒnəˌkɒk
peacock
ˈpiːˌkɒk
petcock
ˈpɛtˌkɒk
poppycock
ˈpɒpɪˌkɒk
shuttlecock
ˈʃʌtəlˌkɒk
stopcock
ˈstɒpˌkɒk
weathercock
ˈwɛðəˌkɒk
woodcock
ˈwʊdˌkɒk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BALLCOCK

ballast
ballaster
ballat
ballbreaker
ballcarrier
ballclay
baller
ballerina
Ballesteros
ballet
ballet dancer
ballet lesson
ballet master
ballet mistress
ballet school
ballet shoe

WORDS THAT END LIKE BALLCOCK

ball cock
battledore and shuttlecock
coldcock
escape cock
fighting cock
go off at half-cock
gorcock
half-cock
haycock
heath cock
John Hancock
meacock
mocock
moorcock
pinchcock
seacock
spatchcock
storm-cock
turkey cock
uncock

Synonyms and antonyms of ballcock in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «ballcock» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BALLCOCK

Find out the translation of ballcock to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of ballcock from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «ballcock» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

浮球阀
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

flotador
570 millions of speakers

English

ballcock
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ballcock
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ballcock
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

ballcock
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

ballcock
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ballcock
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

robinet à flotteur
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Ballcock
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Kugelhahn
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ballcock
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

ballcock
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ballcock
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ballcock
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ballcock
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बॉलॉक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

şamandıralı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

rubinetto a sfera
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

ballcock
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

ballcock
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

ballcock
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ballcock
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

ballcock
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

flottörventil
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

ballcock
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of ballcock

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BALLCOCK»

The term «ballcock» is normally little used and occupies the 115.514 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BALLCOCK» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about ballcock

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BALLCOCK»

Discover the use of ballcock in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to ballcock and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Popular Mechanics Complete Home How-to
When a ballcock assembly wears out, some external component may break or the diaphragm may become too porous or brittle to make the seal. If an external part breaks, you will have to replace the entire ballcock assembly. If the internal ...
Albert Jackson, David Day, 2009
2
Ballcock
This is an example of negative feedback and of proportional control.
Jesse Russell, Ronald Cohn, 2012
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Popular Science
BALLCOCK VALVE AND SEAT TRIP-LEVER ROD Representative sampling of replacement components (top photo) employs new non-corroding plastics and seals. Makers package them as separate units or as complete kits.
4
Black and Decker Home Improvement 101: Everyday Care and ...
Replacing. a. Ballcock. Ballcocks are reliable, but if they do develop problems, they're fairly inexpensive, and easy to replace. 1 • Shut off the water and flush the toilet to empty the tank, remove any remaining water with a sponge. Use an ...
Creative Publishing international Jerri Farris Thomas G. Lemmer, 2005
5
Home Improvement All-in-One For Dummies
A ballcock that keeps on leaking even after you adjust the floatball probably has some sediment in the valve body or is just worn out. Fixing a clogged ballcock isn 't a project that you should undertake. With many designs that all require special ...
Roy Barnhart, James Carey, Morris Carey, 2011
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Popular Mechanics
This can be done at ballcock connection under the tank or at the shutoff valve. or so. Begin by shutting the water off and flushing the toilet. Then sponge all remaining water from the tank and disconnect the water supply tube from the ballcock.
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Residential Construction Academy: Plumbing
Ballcock Replacement Turn off the water supply by isolating the stop below the toilet. Flush the toilet to remove the water from the tank. Use a sponge to remove residual water in the bottom of the tank. Place a rag on the floor to absorb any ...
Michael Joyce, Ray Holder, 2011
8
Plumbing Do-It-Yourself For Dummies
This user-friendly guide delivers all the help you need to: Understand your home's plumbing system Comply with local plumbing codes Fill your plumbing toolbox—including safety equipment Organize, plan, and prepare for your plumbing job ...
Donald R. Prestly, 2010
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Popular Mechanics Plumbing & Heating
Plumbers and other repairmen charge a mint these days—but with Popular Mechanics on your side, it’s possible to cut these costs dramatically by both preventing and managing pipe-related emergencies on your own.
Albert Jackson, David Day, 2006
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Ballcock
When the water level has risen to a preset fill line, the float forces the lever to close the valve and shut off the water flow. This is an example of negative feedback and of proportional control.
Frederic P. Miller, Agnes F. Vandome, McBrewster John, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BALLCOCK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term ballcock is used in the context of the following news items.
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Outbreak of truth-telling has made cute hoors an endangered species
... harmless looking lad walking around the opposition dressing rooms with a bucket or a stepladder or a ballcock and he'd nearly always have ... «Irish Independent, Jul 15»
2
Thirsty plants? Top tips for watering your garden in hot weather
... but has the oomph to push water up and out of a water butt (or well) and comes with a ballcock type “float switch” that automatically turns off ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jun 15»
3
Lori Anderson: Let's flush away unisex toilets
... Alexander Cumming who patented it in 1775 and finally, Thomas Crapper who improved the flushing mechanism and invented the ballcock. «Scotsman, Jun 15»
4
Why do chefs dip fingers in salt bowl?
Crapper is in the toilet, too. He invented the ballcock, an improved tank-filling mechanism still in use. American soldiers home from World War I ... «The Courier, Jun 15»
5
Thoughts on Queen Victoria – Postcard from Ronn Hartviksen
When it is empty a floating ballcock closes the valve. The tank refills under pressure from the water supply.” Of course, like our modern sump ... «Net Newsledger, May 15»
6
Dawn Collinson: three little words guaranteed to keep romance alive
We were agreed it had to go, but if there is a less exciting item for which to shop than a new shed then I can't imagine it. A toilet ballcock maybe, ... «Liverpool Echo, May 15»
7
Who invented the flush toilet?
Crapper did not invent the toilet, but he did develop the ballcock, an improved tank-filling mechanism still used in toilets today. Crapper's name ... «History, May 15»
8
Sideswipe: Feline funny
Queen Elizabeth I had one in 1596. Thomas Crapper refined and patented only the floating ballcock - not the toilet itself. (Source: Is It True? by ... «New Zealand Herald, May 15»
9
Chris Evans reviews Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS
That'd be like attempting to refute the genius of the domestic ballcock. Why would you even try? Yet a Porsche is what I have been sent this ... «Daily Mail, Apr 15»
10
Pete the Planner: Financial jargon making you dizzy? Here's some …
My introduction to jargon included a corky flapper and a ballcock. My family was in the plumbing business, and these were just terms of the ... «Indianapolis Star, Apr 15»

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