valve Synonyms
valve Meaning
valve (n)
a structure in a hollow organ (like the heart) with a flap to insure one-way flow of fluid through it
device in a brass wind instrument for varying the length of the air column to alter the pitch of a tone
control consisting of a mechanical device for controlling the flow of a fluid
the entire one-piece shell of a snail and certain other molluscs
one of the paired hinged shells of certain molluscs and of brachiopods
valve (n.)
A door; especially, one of a pair of folding doors, or one of the leaves of such a door.
A lid, plug, or cover, applied to an aperture so that by its movement, as by swinging, lifting and falling, sliding, turning, or the like, it will open or close the aperture to permit or prevent passage, as of a fluid.
One or more membranous partitions, flaps, or folds, which permit the passage of the contents of a vessel or cavity in one direction, but stop or retard the flow in the opposite direction; as, the ileocolic, mitral, and semilunar valves.
One of the pieces into which a capsule naturally separates when it bursts.
One of the two similar portions of the shell of a diatom.
A small portion of certain anthers, which opens like a trapdoor to allow the pollen to escape, as in the barberry.
One of the pieces or divisions of bivalve or multivalve shells.
valve Sentence Examples
- The heart valve regulates the flow of blood between the chambers.
- The water valve controls the release of water from the pipe.
- A faulty valve in the engine can cause loss of power.
- The gas valve must be closed tightly to prevent leaks.
- The check valve allows fluid to flow in one direction only.
- The pressure relief valve prevents the buildup of excessive pressure.
- The throttle valve regulates the speed of a combustion engine.
- The vacuum valve creates a vacuum to lift objects.
- The vacuum-sealed valve ensures the integrity of a package.
- The prosthetic valve replaces a damaged biological valve in a surgical procedure.
FAQs About the word valve
a structure in a hollow organ (like the heart) with a flap to insure one-way flow of fluid through it, device in a brass wind instrument for varying the length
tap, faucet, stopcock,gate, cock,spigot, petcock, spout,hydrant
No antonyms found.
The heart valve regulates the flow of blood between the chambers.
The water valve controls the release of water from the pipe.
A faulty valve in the engine can cause loss of power.
The gas valve must be closed tightly to prevent leaks.
