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valve

noun

ˈvalv

Definition of valve

as in gate

a fixture for controlling the flow of a liquid a hot water valve

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Recent Examples of valve Dedicated micro-jets direct water into the interior of nipples and pacifiers, while aligned nozzles help flush narrow valves and straws. — New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2026 Nipples, valves, and small accessories still need to be washed, sterilized, dried, and prepared for the next feed. — Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026 Sisic had a heart valve defect since birth and had undergone multiple operations through the years, per Die Presse, Oe24 and Kronen Zeitung. — Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2026 In fact, both of my sons used it well beyond the toddler stage without the valve. — Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for valve

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Investigators said that deputies attempted to close and secure the gate in order to contain the dogs, and that's when one of them tried to attack a deputy.

— Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
Cregger uses first-person-shooter point-of-view shots, with the long barrel of a rifle or automatic weapon lining up our sights; one running gag sees Bryan, completely hopeless with guns, having to shoot the locks off of gates.

— Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026

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Don’t forget to spray inside the basin of the sink as well as the faucet and handles.

— Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2026
Restroom faucets will remain operational, but spigot access at South Rim campgrounds will be turned off, with the exception of Mather Campground's check-in kiosk.

— Eve Chen, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026

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