B2nounsciencehealth
US/vælv/
UK/vælv/
a part that opens and closes to control the flow of liquid, gas or air in a pipe
In context
Turn the valve clockwise to stop the water.
The surgeon replaced a damaged valve in the patient's heart.
A faulty valve caused the gas to leak from the tank.
Words that go with valve
noun + noun
- heart valveShe had a heart valve replaced last year.
- safety valveThe safety valve opens if the pressure gets too high.
- release valveThe pressure cooker has a small release valve on top.
verb + noun
- open a valveOpen the valve slowly to release the pressure.
- close the valveWorkers had to close the valve before repairs began.
adjective + noun
- faulty valveA faulty valve was blamed for the leak.