clack valve

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noun

a valve having a hinged flap permitting flow only in the direction in which the flap opens.

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Also called flap valve.

Origin of clack valve

First recorded in 1855–60

Words nearby clack valve

clack, clacker, clackers, Clackmannan, Clackmannanshire, clack valve, Clacton, Clactonian, Clacton-on-Sea, clad, cladanthous

How to use clack valve in a sentence

Such and such a time, such and such a day, then trouble with the valve.
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The flawed valve was rapidly replaced by a more robust system.
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This safety valve allows citizens to sound the alarm and challenge those whose views are hateful and totalitarian.
The Opponents of Militant Islamism Are Often As Bigoted as Their Targets|Jacob Mchangama|December 7, 2013|DAILY BEAST
I need to get a head shot so he won't have a chance to clack himself off [blow himself up].
Meet the Man Who Killed Bin Laden|David Frum|February 11, 2013|DAILY BEAST

A look at some of the craziest, funniest, and most bizarre moments with Click and Clack.
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A feed-pump forced water into the boilers; each had a safety-valve with a lever and weight.
Life of Richard Trevithick, Volume II (of 2)|Francis Trevithick
The valve-seat H has formed on its lower surface two crescent shaped long and narrow slits.
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The discharge-valve was then opened for a moment, allowing a blast of steam to escape, reducing the pressure say to one-half.
Life of Richard Trevithick, Volume II (of 2)|Francis Trevithick
The valve open while the plunger-pole ascended 20 inches, then went the remainder of the 10-feet stroke expansive.
Life of Richard Trevithick, Volume II (of 2)|Francis Trevithick
The engine boy having fixed the safety-valve while he fished for eels, caused an explosion of the boiler.
Life of Richard Trevithick, Volume II (of 2)|Francis Trevithick