valve

noun
UK: /vælv/
US: /vælv/

  1. A device that controls the flow of a liquid, gas, or other material through a pipe or opening.

    1. Turn the valve to let water flow. [ ] [ ]
    2. The mechanic replaced the faulty valve in the car's engine cooling system. [ ] [ ]

  2. A structure in the heart or a vein that allows blood to flow in one direction only.

    1. The heart valve opens and closes. [ ] [ ]
    2. Damaged valves can impair blood circulation and overall cardiovascular health. [ ] [ ]

  3. A device in a brass instrument that changes the length of the tubing and thus the pitch.

    1. He pressed a valve on the trumpet. [ ] [ ]
    2. The trumpet player skillfully manipulated the valves to produce a complex melody. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

regulator tap stopcock faucet
valve transitive-verb

  1. To control the flow of a liquid, gas, or other material by means of a valve.

    1. Valve the gas slowly into the container. [ ] [ ]
    2. The technician carefully valved the chemical solution to prevent any spills or accidents. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "valve" in English means: A device that controls the flow of a liquid, gas, or other material through a pipe or opening., A structure in the heart or a vein that allows blood to flow in one direction only., A device in a brass instrument that changes the length of the tubing and thus the pitch..

The phonetic transcription of "valve" is /vælv/ in British English and /vælv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "valve": regulator, tap, stopcock, faucet.

Example usage of "valve": "Turn the valve to let water flow.". More examples on the page.