1A one-way valve that is opened and closed by pressure on a ball which fits into a cup-shaped opening.
球阀,弹子阀
Example sentencesExamples
The machine features a mechanical ball valve that pushes and regulates grout with a maximum flow rate of 25-cubic-yards per hour.
Then we open the ball valve, sending the full force of the water uphill to the adjoining vegetable field.
A pneumatically operated ball valve controls the flow of liquid nitrogen through each lance, and the entire process is sequenced from a pushbutton control panel.
He was able to put it out by shutting off a ball valve joint, used to attach the hose to propane fuel tanks and the balloon's burner.
To assemble the unit, thread the nipple into the ball valve, then thread the nipple into the bushing.
1.1British
another term for ballcock
Example sentencesExamples
If you've ever popped a ball valve with pressure behind it on a sanitary tank, you will understand.
It has been five decades since the Department of Science and Industrial Research announced the invention of a new type of ball valve which would hush the flush.
My products are items like metal castings, ball valves and other plumb fitting accessories widely used by all residential properties.
Until whatever distant date in the future my landlord comes back, you have to stick your hand down in the tank and lift the flapper ball valve yourself.
I'd love to help answer the questions, but I can't imagine how you have a ball valve above the drain.
Definition of ball valve in US English:
ball valve
nounˈbôl ˌvalv
1A one-way valve that is opened and closed by pressure on a ball which fits into a cup-shaped opening.
球阀,弹子阀
Example sentencesExamples
The machine features a mechanical ball valve that pushes and regulates grout with a maximum flow rate of 25-cubic-yards per hour.
He was able to put it out by shutting off a ball valve joint, used to attach the hose to propane fuel tanks and the balloon's burner.
To assemble the unit, thread the nipple into the ball valve, then thread the nipple into the bushing.
Then we open the ball valve, sending the full force of the water uphill to the adjoining vegetable field.
A pneumatically operated ball valve controls the flow of liquid nitrogen through each lance, and the entire process is sequenced from a pushbutton control panel.
1.1British
another term for ballcock
Example sentencesExamples
My products are items like metal castings, ball valves and other plumb fitting accessories widely used by all residential properties.
If you've ever popped a ball valve with pressure behind it on a sanitary tank, you will understand.
Until whatever distant date in the future my landlord comes back, you have to stick your hand down in the tank and lift the flapper ball valve yourself.
I'd love to help answer the questions, but I can't imagine how you have a ball valve above the drain.
It has been five decades since the Department of Science and Industrial Research announced the invention of a new type of ball valve which would hush the flush.