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Two-way cock.

By the two-way cock the water may be distributed to each of two branches, to either of them separately, or be entirely shut off.

Two-way cock.

a shows the water passing to each branch pipe.

b, the water passing to the direct branch only.

c, the water passing to the lateral branch only.

d, the water shut off.

For large stop-cocks for watermains, see stop-valve. For small ones, see steam-valve; stop-valve; globe-valve; etc.

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