Tap (valve)
valve controlling the release of a liquid or gas from a pipe
A tap, faucet, or spigot is something that a liquid or gas comes out of. Taps usually have a handle that can be turned to start or stop the liquid coming out.
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Many taps give water and are used in homes. They are found in kitchens and bathrooms.
Water that comes out of a tap is called tap water. At many restaurants, a person can ask for tap water instead of bottled water.