Valves Meaning

There are 5 meaning(s) for word Valves

Meaning 1 : a structure in a hollow organ (like the heart) with a flap to insure one-way flow of fluid through it

Meaning 2 : control consisting of a mechanical device for controlling the flow of a fluid

Meaning 3 : device in a brass wind instrument for varying the length of the air column to alter the pitch of a tone

Meaning 4 : one of the paired hinged shells of certain molluscs and of brachiopods

Meaning 5 : the entire one-piece shell of a snail and certain other molluscs

How to Pronounce Valves

  • vælv