release cock

English

Noun

release cock (plural release cocks)

  1. A valve; one application was for opening train doors in an emergency.
    • 1958 April, “Diesel Railbus for British Railways”, in Railway Magazine, page 277:
      Release cocks are fitted adjacent to each door both on the inside and outside of the car for use in an emergency, or for entry of depot staff.
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