Valve

Pronunciation: /vælv/

Definitions of valve

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

Example Sentences

A1 The valve on the faucet controls the water flow.

A2 Make sure to close the valve tightly to prevent any leaks.

B1 The mechanic had to replace the faulty valve in the car's engine.

B2 The heart valve surgery was successful, and the patient is recovering well.

C1 The engineer designed a new valve system for the oil rig to improve efficiency.

C2 The astronaut checked the valve on his spacesuit before exiting the spacecraft.

Examples of valve in a Sentence

formal The valve is an essential component in controlling the flow of fluids in a system.

informal Make sure to turn the valve off before you start working on the pipes.

slang I can't believe you forgot to close the valve, now we have a leak!

figurative Learning to manage your emotions is like finding the right valve to release pressure.

Grammatical Forms of valve

• past tense: valved
• plural: valves
• comparative: more valve
• superlative: most valve
• present tense: valve
• future tense: will valve
• perfect tense: have valved
• continuous tense: am valving
• singular: valve
• positive degree: valve
• infinitive: to valve
• gerund: valving
• participle: valved

Origin and Evolution of valve

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'valve' originated from the Latin word 'valva' which means 'a folding door or gate'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a mechanical device controlling the flow of a fluid or gas, the word 'valve' has evolved to also encompass biological structures such as heart valves and plant valves for regulating water flow.