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

Utilities use them to trip the opening or closing of valves when water levels reach a certain threshold or to dispense precise amounts of chlorine in the treatment process. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026

The programmable logic controllers read sensors that measure conditions such as water pressure, water chemistry, tank levels and equipment status, and automatically operate pumps, valves and alarms. — William Akoto, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026

In several cases, the hackers gained remote access to pumps, valves and water pressure. — Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

These systems control physical equipment such as pumps, valves and treatment machinery. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Let the water flush through for a 30 to 45 seconds before shutting valves and reclosing lines. — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 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