Valve

/หˆvรฆlv/

The meaning and definition of Valve, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. 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 control the flow in the opposite direction
    โ€œthe ileocolic, mitral, and semilunar valvesโ€
  2. A device that controls the flow of a gas or fluid through a pipe.
verb
  1. To control (flow) by means of a valve.

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