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A faucet for drawing water from a pipe or cask. synonyms: hydrant, tap, water faucet. type of: faucet, spigot. a regulator for controlling the flow of a liquid from a reservoir. The primary function of taps, for instance kitchen sink taps and Mixer Taps is to control and deliver water from pipes to different points of use: basin, kitchen sink, bathtub, bathroom, or toilet. In a typical house, there is an intricate system of plumbing for both hot and cold water.