Synonyms of valves

valves

noun

plural of valve

as in taps

a fixture for controlling the flow of a liquid

a hot water valve

Synonyms & Similar Words

• taps
• gates
• stopcocks
• faucets
• cocks
• spigots
• hydrants
• spouts
• petcocks

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of valves

The power plant, which boasts five valves per cylinder, titanium connecting rods, and dry sump lubrication, produces 513 hp and 347 ft lbs of torque. — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2026

Mechanical overpressure relief valves, centrifugal governors and break-away clutches all behave deterministically, even when software systems have been compromised. — Andrew Ginter, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

The bassist and singer underwent an aortic valve replacement, which are undertaken to treat one of the valves that controls blood flow to the heart when damaged or diseased. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2026

Inspecting meters, water heaters, and pressure valves can help experts find the cause and choose repairs. — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 14 Oct. 2026

The two valves must then pass one another midway through their strokes, briefly deforming to squeeze past each other before resuming their pumping roles. — Mike McRae 12, New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2026

City crews are pumping out water on the streets, rebuilding beach berms and opening tide valves to help mitigate water intrusion. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

Inspections should include checking sprinkler heads, valves, timers, and other components to ensure that water is being directed toward landscaped areas rather than pedestrian surfaces. — Christyne D. Santisteban, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026

As part of the project, 27 gate valves were installed and a section of trail was built, Spinks said. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026