Synonyms for

Valve

Verb / vælv / Another word for valve — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A device for controlling the flow of a liquid or gas through a pipe or other passage, especially by closing, opening, or partially obstructing it.

Synonyms & similar words

tap faucet spigot cock stopcock switch regulator controller governor throttle choke flap damper shutter blowhole outlet nozzle tube pipe conduit

Synonyms by register

Formal

regulator control mechanism appliance

Informal

tap knob spigot faucet

Literary

sluice gate

Antonyms

open release discharge vent flow

Common collocations

  • control valve
  • safety valve
  • check valve
  • pressure valve
  • relief valve
  • shut-off valve
  • ball valve

Word family

noun valve
verb valve

Usage note

A valve is a device that regulates, directs, or controls the flow of a fluid (gases, liquids, fluidized solids, or sluries) by opening, closing, or partially obstructing various passageways. The term 'valve' can also refer to a component in a musical instrument that changes the pitch of a note.

Example sentences

  1. I turned the valve to let water into the bathtub.
  2. The valve on the gas tank controls the flow of fuel.
  3. The valve on the trumpet helps produce different notes.
  4. The heart has four valves that keep blood flowing in the right direction.
  5. The valve in the tire needed to be replaced.

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