A1 noun Neutral #2,594 más común

valve

/vælv/

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.

Ejemplos

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1

I turned the water valve to stop the kitchen sink from leaking.

I turned the water valve to stop the kitchen sink from leaking.

2

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.

3

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.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
valve
Verb
valving
Adjetivo
valvular
Relacionado
valvule
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Truco para recordar

Think of a 'V' shape: A Valve acts like a 'V' that can open or close to let things through.

Quiz rápido

The plumber had to replace the _____ because the water wouldn't stop flowing through the pipe.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: valve

Ejemplos

1

I turned the water valve to stop the kitchen sink from leaking.

everyday

I turned the water valve to stop the kitchen sink from leaking.

2

The industrial safety valve must be inspected every six months to ensure compliance.

formal

The industrial safety valve must be inspected every six months to ensure compliance.

3

Just twist that red valve if you want to turn off the gas.

informal

Just twist that red valve if you want to turn off the gas.

4

The study examines how the aortic valve regulates blood flow within the cardiovascular system.

academic

The study examines how the aortic valve regulates blood flow within the cardiovascular system.

5

Our primary goal this quarter is to increase the production efficiency of the intake valve line.

business

Our primary goal this quarter is to increase the production efficiency of the intake valve line.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
valve
Verb
valving
Adjetivo
valvular
Relacionado
valvule

Colocaciones comunes

safety valve safety valve
heart valve heart valve
shut-off valve shut-off valve
control valve control valve
pressure valve pressure valve

Frases Comunes

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

Se confunde a menudo con

valve vs value

Value refers to the worth of something, while a valve is a mechanical part.

valve vs vowel

A vowel is a type of speech sound (a, e, i, o, u), whereas a valve is a device for controlling flow.

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Notas de uso

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.

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Errores comunes

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.

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Truco para recordar

Think of a 'V' shape: A Valve acts like a 'V' that can open or close to let things through.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Latin 'valva', which refers to the leaf of a folding door.

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun: one valve, two valves Often used with verbs like 'open', 'close', 'turn', or 'adjust'
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Contexto cultural

In English, 'safety valve' is often used as a metaphor for an activity or hobby that helps a person release stress.

Quiz rápido

The plumber had to replace the _____ because the water wouldn't stop flowing through the pipe.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: valve

Palabras relacionadas

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lung

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tropical

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Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

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A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

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Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

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A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

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A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

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Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

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Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

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Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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