Tap (valve)
Valve controlling the release of a liquid or gas
For other uses, see
Tap (disambiguation)
,
Faucet (disambiguation)
, and
Spigot (disambiguation)
.
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Interior water taps with
aerators
are commonly found in the bathroom and kitchen
Exterior spigot (also known as a "shut-off valve", "hose hydrant", "hose bib", or "silcock").
Two way water tap used in restroom.
A
tap
(also
spigot
or
faucet
: see
usage variations
) is a
valve
controlling the release of a
fluid
.