valve, n.
(valves)
freq. cnt. 3
(valves)
freq. cnt. 3
a structure in a hollow organ (like the heart) with a flap to insure one-way flow of fluid through it
<noun.body> freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2
valve
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part holonym
hyponym
device in a brass wind instrument for varying the length of the air column to alter the pitch of a tone
<noun.artifact> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
valve
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derivationally related form
one of the paired hinged shells of certain molluscs and of brachiopods
<noun.animal>
valve
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hypernym
the entire one-piece shell of a snail and certain other molluscs
<noun.animal>
valve
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hypernym
control consisting of a mechanical device for controlling the flow of a fluid
<noun.artifact>
valve
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hyponym
throttle, accelerator, throttle valve
ball valve
butterfly valve
choke
clack valve, clack, clapper valve
exhaust valve
intake valve
poppet, poppet valve
safety valve, relief valve, escape valve, escape cock, escape
slide valve
hypernym
part meronym