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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Curb stop (curb cock) Curb stop (curb cock) The term 'Curb stop (curb cock)' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' A water service shutoff valve located in a water service pipe near the curb and between the water main and the building. This valve is usually operated by a wrench or valve key and is used to start or stop flows in the water service line to a building'. Previous 5 Terms: cuneate cuneiform cupriferous cupulate cupuliferous Next 5 Terms: curie Curie (Ci) curlew Current Current (Amperes, Amps, A) About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.