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

Others use compressed air, which requires pumps, valves and an air tank. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026

The 2021 Colonial Pipeline attack, in which ransomware seized monitoring and billing systems connected to physical valves and meters, is one recent example. — Heather Wishart-Smith, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Install automatic shutoff valves that stop the water supply if a leak is detected. — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 27 July 2026

When Thermostatic Mixing Valves Are Necessary Many newer homes already have thermostatic mixing valves, as some regions have included them in recent plumbing codes. — Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2026

Older shutoff valves can break under pressure, which may cause a leak. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 24 July 2026

In 1955, nearly all pipeline valves were manually run, often requiring vast numbers of workers to operate them. — Ian King, CNBC, 22 July 2026

Special high-flow racing cylinder heads feature CNC porting, competition valves, springs, seats and keepers designed to work with new high-lift/duration cams. — New Atlas, 13 July 2026

However, that all changed just a few days later when investigators noticed gas valves, expensive furniture and electronics all missing from the home. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026