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

This matters because nipples, pacifiers, pump valves, and similar accessories come into direct contact with an infant’s mouth or expressed milk. — New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2026

Pipeline length is reduced by about 31 percent, while the number of process valves falls by about 25 percent. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 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

The plant also failed to keep records of inspections and tests of the aqua ammonia tank and associated piping and valves, the citation said. — ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026

The posts appear every 20 minutes, no author shows up twice, yesterday's topics include pet insurance and industrial valves and the search traffic fell off a cliff a year ago. — Boris Dzhingarov, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026

And when Kassie said yes, Rhian told her the valves were from her daughter’s heart. — Wendy Grossman Kantor, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026