valve stem
noun
Origin of valve stem
1First recorded in 1830–40
Words Nearby valve stem
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How to use valve stem in a sentence
In this groove is a steel roller upon a pin attached to the bell crank operating the main valve stem.
Mechanical Drawing Self-Taught | Joshua Rosevalve stem guides and valve stems must be machined very accurately to insure correct action.
Aviation Engines | Victor Wilfred PagThe amount of clearance allowed depends entirely upon the design of the engine and length of valve stem.
Aviation Engines | Victor Wilfred PagThe stem of the handle has at its lower end a crank bend, which engages with the outer end of the valve stem.
Practical Mechanics for Boys | J. S. ZerbeThe eccentric usually conveys its force through a connecting rod to the valve stem, which moves the valve.
Farm Engines and How to Run Them | James H. Stephenson
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