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stopcocks

noun

plural of stopcock

as in valves

a fixture for controlling the flow of a liquid a mechanical engineer who designs industrial valves and stopcocks

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valves

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So, that was some, the flush valves were in need to be replaced.

— CBS News, CBS News, 9 Nov. 2026
Instead, lymph moves through a combination of muscle contractions, breathing, and the action of valves within lymphatic vessels.

— Marie Bladt, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2026

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