ball valve

/ˌbɔl ˈvælv/
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Other forms: ball valves

Definitions of ball valve
  1. noun
    any valve that checks flow by the seating of a ball
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    type of:
    valve
    control consisting of a mechanical device for controlling the flow of a fluid
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