Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A valve closed by a tapering plug at right angles to the flow of the liquid.
Etymologies
Sorry, no etymologies found.
Support
Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word plug-valve.
Examples
-
Two methods were proposed to remedy this inconvenience, which amounts to a perfect use - lessness of more than i - of our power. 1st, to place a large plug-valve E, Fig. 9, in the rising pipe close to the pump, having as much water-way through its seat at a very small rise, as the whole pipe.
Comments
Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.