Definitions

1. noun

a device that controls the flow of fluid or gas, typically by opening or closing a passage

“The plumber closed the valve to shut off the water supply.”

2. verb

to control or regulate the flow of fluid or gas through a valve

“The engineer learned to valve the pipeline to increase pressure.”

3. verb

to remove the valve from a container, typically to empty it

“You need to valve the bottle to get the last bit of juice.”

4. noun

a structure or device that controls the flow of electricity or other energy

“The electronic valve regulates the flow of electricity to the motor.”