valve (n)

n04519153

type n
lex_filenum 06
def control consisting of a mechanical device for controlling the flow of a fluid
Outgoing links
Hypernym control, controller
Derivationally related form valve → valvular
Derivationally related form valve → valvelet
Hyponym accelerator, throttle, throttle valve; ball valve; butterfly valve; choke; clack valve, clack, clapper valve; exhaust valve; intake valve; poppet, poppet valve; safety valve, relief valve, escape valve, escape cock, escape; slide valve
Part meronym handwheel; handwheel
Incoming links
Derivationally related form valvular → valve
Pertainym (pertains to noun) valvular → valve
Hypernym accelerator, throttle, throttle valve; ball valve; butterfly valve; choke; clack valve, clack, clapper valve; exhaust valve; intake valve; poppet, poppet valve; safety valve, relief valve, escape valve, escape cock, escape; slide valve
Hyponym control, controller
Part holonym handwheel; handwheel
Derivationally related form valvelet → valve

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