Synonyms of the word

faucet

• n. (Canada, US) An exposed plumbing fitting; a tap or spigot; a regulator for controlling the flow of a liquid…

regulator

• n. A device that controls or limits something.
• n. A person or group that sets standards of practice, especially those established by law.
• n. A very accurate clock, used by clockmakers to measure the timekeeping of each newly made clock.
• n. (genetics) A gene involved in controlling the expression of one or more other genes.
• n. (rail transport) A device that controls the supply of steam to the cylinders of a steam locomotive.

spigot

• n. A pin or peg used to stop the vent in a cask.
• n. The plug of a faucet or cock.
• n. (Appalachia) A faucet.