U-bend

noun

British, technical
: a bend in a pipe that contains water and that prevents gas from passing through the pipe

Examples of U-bend in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The new bypass channel essentially skips the U-bend, allowing the water to flow quickly downstream during a flood stage. Luke Ranker, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2024

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“U-bend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/U-bend. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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