ball valve

Noun

Meaning

any valve that checks flow by the seating of a ball

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

gate tap cock faucet spigot sea cock bibcock ball cock ballcock ball valve element ball valve member balloon valve spherical valve fluid cut-off valve reflux valve
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Hypernyms

valve

Examples

An ice plug is set on top of the ball valve to protect it, the cans atop the ice plug. Source: Internet

Three-port valves Schematic 3 way ball valve: L-shaped ball right, T-shaped left Valves with three ports serve many different functions. Source: Internet

The TDU is also flushed with seawater to ensure it is completely empty and the ball valve is clear before closing the valve. Source: Internet

At the bottom of the TDU is a large ball valve. Source: Internet

The top breech door is shut, and the TDU is flooded and equalized with sea pressure, the ball valve is opened and the cans fall out assisted by scrap iron weights in the cans. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

ball used in football ball used in soccer ball used in the sports ball valve coupling ball valve element ball valve insert