3. (Zoˆl.) That portion of the interior of a spiral shell which can be
seen by looking into the aperture.
Fau"cet (?), n. [F. fausset, perh. fr. L. fauces throat.] 1. A fixture
for drawing a liquid, as water, molasses, oil, etc., from a pipe, cask,
or other vessel, in such quantities as may be desired; -- called also
tap, and cock. It consists of a tubular spout, stopped with a movable
plug, spigot, valve, or slide.
2. The enlarged end of a section of pipe which receives the spigot end
of the next section.