nippel

Definitions of nippel
  1. noun
    control consisting of a mechanical device for controlling the flow of a fluid
    synonyms: hartklep, klep
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    accelerator, gashandel
    a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine
    choke
    a valve that controls the flow of air into the carburetor of a gasoline engine
    inlaatklep
    a valve that controls the flow of fluid through an intake
    veiligheidsklep
    a valve in a container in which pressure can build up (as a steam boiler); it opens automatically when the pressure reaches a dangerous level
    schuifklep
    valve that opens and closes a passageway by sliding over a port
    type of:
    controller, moderateur, regelaar, regulateur, regulator
    a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine
  2. noun
    a structure in a hollow organ (like the heart) with a flap to insure one-way flow of fluid through it
  3. noun
    the small projection of a mammary gland
    synonyms: smeernippel, speen, tepel
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