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ball valve Definition

ball valve

noun

a valve that works by the action of a ball resting on the outlet hole: use of external pressure raises the ball and opens the hole; when the pressure is removed, the ball drops and closes the hole

ball valve Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • cage: In the late 1950s/early 1960s, Albert Starr 3 developed a simple caged ball valve.

Noun used with modifier

  • brass: Attach the 1 1/2-inch brass ball valve to the pipe.

Adjective modifier

  • new: A new ball valve was installed, but failed to cure the problem.

Preposition: in

  • cistern: The float works rather like a ball valve in a water cistern.