valve
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: valves · valving · valved
Sense 1
A device that controls the flow of a gas or fluid through a space, such as a pipe, manifold, or plenum.
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Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A device that controls the flow of a gas or fluid through a space, such as a pipe, manifold, or plenum. — Such a device that admits fuel and air into the cylinder of an internal combustion engine, or one that allows combustion gases to exit.
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Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To control (flow) by means of a valve.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “valve” mean?
A device that controls the flow of a gas or fluid through a space, such as a pipe, manifold, or plenum.
Is “valve” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.