Valve Definition & Meaning

valve
noun
  1. a structure in a hollow organ (like the heart) with a flap to insure one-way flow of fluid through it
  2. device in a brass wind instrument for varying the length of the air column to alter the pitch of a tone
  3. control consisting of a mechanical device for controlling the flow of a fluid
  4. the entire one-piece shell of a snail and certain other molluscs
  5. one of the paired hinged shells of certain molluscs and of brachiopods

"Valve" in song lyrics

See how valve is used in real songs:

  • "Brothers left stripped, I'm there garment, crack your valve"
    Frukwan — Time & Space
  • "To the flagrant iron ego valve"
    Prefuse 73 f/ Aesop Rock, MF Doom — Blacklist
  • "Break through the safty valve"
    Quad City DJ's — Uh-Oh

Usage tips for "valve"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "valve" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for valve to find words that pair well.

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