Definition

1. Noun:
   • A device for controlling the flow of water: A water tap is a fixture, typically with a valve or spout, attached to a pipe to draw or regulate the flow of water from a plumbing system.

Usage

• The word is a compound noun. It is used to specify a tap specifically designed for dispensing water, as opposed to taps for other liquids or gases.
• It is commonly used in British English. In American English, the word "faucet" is more frequent for indoor fixtures, while "spigot" or "tap" might be used for outdoor ones.
• Example:

Examples

• Noun:
  • The plumber replaced the old, leaky water tap in the kitchen.
  • In many public parks, you can find a drinking fountain with a water tap.

Advanced Usage

• "to run the water tap": to turn on the tap so that water flows.
  • Run the water tap for a minute to get cold water.
• "at the water tap": referring to the location of the fixture.
  • The children gathered at the water tap to fill their bottles.

Variants and Related Words

• Tap (n): A more general term for a device controlling the flow of a liquid or gas. is a specific type of tap.
• Faucet (n): Primarily American English synonym for a , especially indoors.
• Spigot (n): Often refers to an outdoor or a tap on a cask.
• Stopcock (n): A tap for controlling the flow of water in a pipe, often used for isolation.

Synonyms

• Faucet: A valve for controlling the release of a liquid, especially water.
• Spigot: A faucet or tap, particularly a simple one for drawing water from a pipe or cask.

Related Phrases

• Tap water (n): Water supplied through pipes and drawn from a .
  • Is the tap water safe to drink here?
• Hot and cold water taps (n phr): Separate taps for hot and cold water, common in some plumbing systems.
  • The bathroom sink has separate hot and cold water taps.

Noun

1. a faucet for drawing water from a pipe or cask