Definitions

1. noun

a valve or tap that controls the flow of a liquid, especially water, through a pipe or hose

“Turn the spigot to fill the bucket with water.”

2. noun

a small tap or valve, especially one that regulates the flow of oil or grease

“The mechanic adjusted the spigot on the car’s engine to fix the leak.”

3. noun

a vertical pipe or tube, especially one that serves as a chimney or a conduit for smoke

“The spigot on the fireplace led outside to a safe area for the smoke to escape.”

4. verb

to supply or obtain something, especially water, through a spigot

“The gardener spigoted water onto the parched plants to help them survive the drought.”