ball valve
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.
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