Edu Directory
If you provide tutoring or resources for GRE, GMAT, SAT, IELTS or any other exam, get your website listed in our Edu-Directory for FREE
valve - Dictionary definition and meaning for valve
VALVE
(noun) one of the paired hinged shells of certain molluscs and of brachiopods
(noun) the entire one-piece shell of a snail and certain other molluscs
(noun) control consisting of a mechanical device for controlling the flow of a fluid
(noun) device in a brass wind instrument for varying the length of the air column to alter the pitch of a tone
(noun) a structure in a hollow organ (like the heart) with a flap to insure one-way flow of fluid through it
WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University.
- Add Mnemonic Origin Usage Flickr-Image Comment
- To add this word to Your wordlists click here
- Click here to view photos related to this word from
- http://www.mnemonicdictionary.com/word/valve
Searched 8 times in total