valve

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

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Recent Examples of valve The Three Mile Island plant was the location of the most serious nuclear meltdown and radiation leak in U.S. history in March 1979, when the loss of water coolant through a faulty valve caused a reactor to overheat. Ryan Browne, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2024 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 See all Example Sentences for valve 
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Noun
  • That could sabotage the new service out of the gate.
    David Zipper, Vox, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Flight 1648 landed in Denver at 1:38 p.m. and taxied to the gate without incident, according to FlightAware and airline officials.
    Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 12 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Tomorrow's Verse Taproom at 5pm Cost: Free The vibe: A cozy, neighborhood feel where there are dozens of beers and ciders on tap to quell your anxieties.
    Meira Gebel, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
  • That's right, there are 15 games on tap for tonight.
    Matt Modi, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Just tap the button at the top of the faucet twice,, and a steady stream comes out.
    Graham Averill, Outside Online, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Squeeze out all excess water after each use and avoid storing your sponge in a sink or in the splash zone of the faucet.
    Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • In the rank and file of men showering the cocks and balls took on the air almost of an independent species, exhibited in instructive contrasts.
    Charles McGrath, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2024
  • The story is told from Dah’s perspective, as Jocelyn—who displays a quasi-mystical rapport with fighting cocks—suffers an emotional breakdown, putting their business and their lives in danger.
    The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 26 July 2024

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“Valve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valve. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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