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 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

His heart valves showed no signs of bacterial growth, but trace backflow was detected across one of his valves, a finding present in most people. — Leah Pierson, STAT, 6 Oct. 2026

The company is replacing the valves in all 12 crew module maneuvering thrusters, along with implementing measures to prevent erosion. — William Harwood, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

Engineers also reconfigured the inflatable bladder to maintain the original air volume while eliminating chest layers and moved the carbon dioxide valves to the back. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026

Sepsis can lead to a number of different complications, and Woodhouse developed infective endocarditis — an infection of the inner lining of the heart chambers and valves. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2026