valving

noun

valv·​ing

ˈvalviŋ

plural -s

: a system or arrangement of valves

changed the angle and the valving on the rear shocks

—Walt Woron

the valving can be opened to the pump line

—George Hofferkamp & John Zich

Word History

Etymology

valve + -ing

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