Synonyms
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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2. 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)
3. 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)
4. valve
noun. ['ˈvælv'] the entire one-piece shell of a snail and certain other molluscs.
Antonyms
- unrestraint
Etymology
- valva (Latin)
5. 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)
6. valve
noun. ['ˈvælv'] one of the paired hinged shells of certain molluscs and of brachiopods.
Antonyms
- derestrict
Etymology
- valva (Latin)