1. valve-in-head_engine
noun. internal-combustion engine having both inlet and exhaust valves located in the cylinder head.
Synonyms
- internal-combustion engine
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Words that Rhyme with Semilunar Valve
Example sentences of the word semilunar-valve
1. Noun Phrase
These are called the pulmonary valve and aortic valve, respectively, and are known as the semilunar valves.
2. semilunar
adjective. resembling the new moon in shape.
Synonyms
- crescent-shaped
- lunate
- crescent
Antonyms
- prolate
- oblate
- uncoiled
- square
Etymology
- lunar (English)
- lunaris (Latin)
- semi- (English)
- semi- (Latin)
3. valve
noun. ['ˈvælv'] a structure in a hollow organ (like the heart) with a flap to insure one-way flow of fluid through it.
Synonyms
- valvula
- pump
- structure
- complex body part
- valvule
- body structure
- heart valve
- cardiac valve
- ileocecal valve
- ticker
- bodily structure
- heart
- valvelet
Antonyms
- survive
- unclog
- unstuff
- free
Etymology
- valva (Latin)
4. valve
noun. ['ˈvælv'] device in a brass wind instrument for varying the length of the air column to alter the pitch of a tone.
Synonyms
- device
- brass instrument
Antonyms
- lend oneself
- arrive
- confront
Etymology
- valva (Latin)
5. valve
noun. ['ˈvælv'] the entire one-piece shell of a snail and certain other molluscs.
Antonyms
- unrestraint
Etymology
- valva (Latin)
6. valve
noun. ['ˈvælv'] control consisting of a mechanical device for controlling the flow of a fluid.
Synonyms
- relief valve
- control
- poppet
- safety valve
- escape valve
- butterfly valve
- clack
- intake valve
- throttle
- exhaust valve
- accelerator
- slide valve
- ball valve
- escape cock
- controller
- clack valve
- handwheel
- escape
- choke
- throttle valve
- clapper valve
Antonyms
- intemperance
- unskillfulness
- deprive
- inhibitor
Etymology
- valva (Latin)
7. valve
noun. ['ˈvælv'] one of the paired hinged shells of certain molluscs and of brachiopods.
Antonyms
- derestrict
Etymology
- valva (Latin)