ballcock

[US]/ˈbɔːl.kɒk/
[UK]/ˈbɑːl.kɑːk/

Translation

n.a mechanism for filling water tanks, consisting of a floating ball connected to a valve
Word Forms
Pluralballcocks

Phrases & Collocations

ballcock valve

ballcock assembly

ballcock leak

ballcock problem

ballcock repair

ballcock replacement

ballcock mechanism

ballcock float

toilet ballcock

leaking ballcock

Example Sentences

the plumber replaced the broken ballcock in the toilet tank.

a faulty ballcock can cause a toilet to run continuously.

you need to adjust the ballcock float to set the water level.

he bought a universal ballcock kit to repair the leak.

the ballcock assembly includes the fill valve and the float ball.

if the ballcock washer is worn, water will keep filling the tank.

modern toilets often use a float cup instead of a traditional ballcock.

please shut off the water supply before removing the ballcock.

the ballcock linkage connects the float arm to the valve.

installing a new ballcock is a common diy plumbing task.

the overflowing toilet was due to a stuck ballcock mechanism.

make sure the ballcock is properly aligned with the tank wall.

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