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

Instead, lymph moves through a combination of muscle contractions, breathing, and the action of valves within lymphatic vessels. — Marie Bladt, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2026

The intake valves also didn’t have back cuts (a lip cut into the valve head) to improve flow, and the seats have lots of sharp angles that further decrease it. — Stephen Edelstein, The Drive, 31 Oct. 2026

When the tide rises and the water level in the bay exceeds the street level, crews shut the valves to block saltwater from rushing backward up the pipes and onto the streets. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026

To mitigate flooding, Fort Lauderdale has raised miles of seawalls, installed tidal valves to prevent backflow, and is investing millions more in flood-prevention infrastructure. — Joan Murray, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

The engine features dual overhead camshafts and four valves per cylinder operated via rocker arms. — New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026

Those levies will be replaced with tariffs on certain valves, carpets, waste products and other goods, according to a fact sheet released by the White House. — Riley Beggin, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026

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