valve stem
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of valve stem
First recorded in 1830–40
Example Sentences
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The idea was born out of frustration, Johnson recalled, when he blew a valve stem in the midst of a large horsemanship event at his ranch.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 14, 2020
We just barely touched, and it must have cut the valve stem out of it or something and hit it just right.”
From Reuters ● Apr. 7, 2019
"A lug nut spun off, hit the ground, bounced behind the wheel somehow and knocked the inner valve stem off," he said.
From US News ● Aug. 1, 2016
“A lug nut spun off, hit the ground, bounced behind the wheel somehow and knocked the inner valve stem off,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2016
The cutter blade is adjustable and the valve stem is supported by a simple self-centering bearing.
From Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair by Pag?, Victor Wilfred
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