Synonyms of valve

valve

noun

ˈvalv 

as in gate

a fixture for controlling the flow of a liquid

a hot water valve

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gate
• tap
• stopcock
• faucet
• cock
• spigot
• hydrant
• spout
• petcock

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of valve

The engine can emphasize tractability at lower revs, then switch to a more aggressive valve profile higher up the rev range. — New Atlas, 20 Aug. 2026

Panettiere’s brother, Jansen, died in February 2023 due to cardiomegaly with aortic valve complications. — Callum Sutherland, Time, 17 Aug. 2026

Investigation into that incident pointed toward a valve on the BE-4 engines prompting the need to make fixes on all BE-4 engines. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2026

In 2023, after the death of her brother Jansen, who died in 2023 from aortic valve complications and an undiagnosed large heart, Panettiere began spiraling with depression again. — Gillian Telling, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026