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noun
(in a reciprocating engine) the mechanism for opening and closing the valves at certain points in each stroke.
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Also called valve train .
Words nearby valve gear
valval, valvar, valvate, valve, valved, valve gear, valve-in-head engine, valvelet, valve lifter, valve spring, valve stem
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British Dictionary definitions for valve gear
valve gear
noun
a mechanism that operates the valves of a reciprocating engine, usually involving the use of cams, pushrods, rocker arms, etc
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