valve

noun

ˈvalv How to pronounce valve (audio)
Definition of valvenext
as in gate
a fixture for controlling the flow of a liquid a hot water valve

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Recent Examples of valve Sometimes releases are allowed, despite the climate impact of methane, for example when a pressure relief valve is vented on a gas tank as part of maintenance. — Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 The launch was delayed again in September so engineers could replace a valve in the propulsion system. — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2026 The company is replacing the valves in all 12 crew module maneuvering thrusters, along with implementing measures to prevent erosion. — William Harwood, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026 The pipeline has acted as a crucial relief valve for the oil market during the Iran war. — Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for valve
Recent Examples of Synonyms for valve
  1. gate
  2. stopcock
  3. faucet
Noun
  • Several of the game’s legends, from OGs such as Lisa Leslie and Candace Parker to current greats such as Wilson, didn’t race out of the gate winning championships early in their careers.
    — Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 2 Oct. 2026
  • There was an optimistic buzz on Thursday that De Luca and Abdy would also have gate rights on the Melrose lot, and potentially report into Kreiz, but that’s not the likely scenario.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of gate
Noun
  • Levers, stopcocks, switches and buttons sent decisions back out.
    — The Economist, The Economist, 18 Dec. 2019
Definition of stopcock
Noun
  • Pull-down kitchen faucets, with a much lower $147 average selling price, have seen sales decline about 3%.
    — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026
  • To do this, put the container under a faucet with a gentle stream of water.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of faucet

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“Valve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valve. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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