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valve

UK
/vælv/
US
/vælv/

Translations

valvenoun
valves
pl
UK
/vælv/
US
/vælv/
The heart has four valves that regulate blood flow.
Сердце имеет четыре клапана, которые регулируют поток крови.
Turn the valve to stop the water flow.
Поверните вентиль, чтобы остановить поток воды.
Additional translations
шибер
затвор
кран
заслонка
Synonyms
control valve
tap
stopcock
regulator
gate valve
check valve
faucet
valveverb
valved
Past Simple
valved
Past Participle
valving
Gerund
UK
/vælv/
US
/vælv/
Synonyms
channel
dam
divert
stop
meter
gate
isolate
shut off
check
restrict
modulate
throttle
control
regulate
valveadjective
Used attributively before another noun, e.g., "valve spring"
Synonyms
valvular
valved
valve-like
valviform

Definitions

valvenoun
A device for controlling the passage of fluid through a pipe or duct, especially an automatic device allowing movement in one direction only.
The plumber replaced the faulty valve to stop the leak in the pipe.
A structure in the heart or veins that temporarily closes to prevent the backward flow of blood.
The surgeon repaired the damaged heart valve to improve the patient's circulation.
A device in a brass instrument that changes the pitch by altering the length of the air column.
The trumpet player pressed the valve to change the note during the performance.
A component in a radio or television set that controls the flow of electricity, also known as a vacuum tube.
The old radio set required a new valve to function properly.
A part of a mollusk shell that can open and close, typically one of two halves.
The clam's valve snapped shut when it sensed danger.
(Botany) Each of the separable segments into which a dehiscent seed capsule or pod splits to release its seeds.
When the capsule dries, its valves open to scatter the seeds.
valveverb
To control the flow of a fluid by means of a valve.
The technician valved the pipeline to stop the leak.
To fit (a device, engine, etc.) with a valve or valves.
The manufacturer valved the new engine to improve airflow.
valveadjective
Relating to or functioning by means of a valve; equipped with a valve.
The engineer examined the valve housing for cracks.
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