valve

as in gate
a fixture for controlling the flow of a liquid a hot water valve

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Recent Examples on the Web Each one is equipped with a rapid-release valve for expelling all hydrogen gas in the event of a fire. New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2024 Summary Heart valve replacement is a treatment option for a diseased or damaged valve. Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2024 Protect your hose lines from damage by opening the end valves and draining them thoroughly before winter hits. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2024 However, her immense restraint isn’t afforded a release valve at any point, causing her character to plateau. Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 5 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for valve 

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“Valve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valve. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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