valve
A device that opens and closes to control the flow of liquids or gases. It is commonly found in pipes, machines, and even inside the human heart.
Beispiele
3 von 5I turned the water valve to stop the kitchen sink from leaking.
I turned the water valve to stop the kitchen sink from leaking.
The industrial safety valve must be inspected every six months to ensure compliance.
The industrial safety valve must be inspected every six months to ensure compliance.
Just twist that red valve if you want to turn off the gas.
Just twist that red valve if you want to turn off the gas.
Wortfamilie
Merkhilfe
Think of a 'V' shape: A Valve acts like a 'V' that can open or close to let things through.
Schnelles Quiz
The plumber had to replace the _____ because the water wouldn't stop flowing through the pipe.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: valve
Beispiele
I turned the water valve to stop the kitchen sink from leaking.
everydayI turned the water valve to stop the kitchen sink from leaking.
The industrial safety valve must be inspected every six months to ensure compliance.
formalThe industrial safety valve must be inspected every six months to ensure compliance.
Just twist that red valve if you want to turn off the gas.
informalJust twist that red valve if you want to turn off the gas.
The study examines how the aortic valve regulates blood flow within the cardiovascular system.
academicThe study examines how the aortic valve regulates blood flow within the cardiovascular system.
Our primary goal this quarter is to increase the production efficiency of the intake valve line.
businessOur primary goal this quarter is to increase the production efficiency of the intake valve line.
Wortfamilie
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
safety valve
a way to release pressure or tension
check valve
a valve that allows liquid to flow in only one direction
open the valves
to allow a full flow of something
Wird oft verwechselt mit
Value refers to the worth of something, while a valve is a mechanical part.
A vowel is a type of speech sound (a, e, i, o, u), whereas a valve is a device for controlling flow.
Nutzungshinweise
Use this word when referring to plumbing, car engines, or anatomy. It is usually something you turn, push, or that moves automatically to stop or start a flow.
Häufige Fehler
Learners often use 'tap' instead of 'valve.' A tap (faucet) is where water comes out for use, while a valve is usually hidden inside the piping system.
Merkhilfe
Think of a 'V' shape: A Valve acts like a 'V' that can open or close to let things through.
Wortherkunft
Derived from the Latin 'valva', which refers to the leaf of a folding door.
Grammatikmuster
Kultureller Kontext
In English, 'safety valve' is often used as a metaphor for an activity or hobby that helps a person release stress.
Schnelles Quiz
The plumber had to replace the _____ because the water wouldn't stop flowing through the pipe.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: valve
Verwandtes Vokabular
Ähnliche Wörter
complement
A2A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.
compound
A2Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.
conceive
A2To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.
confer
A2To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.
conform
A2To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.
consecutive
A2Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).
consistency
A2Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.
disclude
B1Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.
antiformous
B1Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.
interspect
B1Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.
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