Valve
/ˈvælv/
Scrabble:11 ptsWWF:14 pts5 letters
Definition of Valve
noun
- A device that controls the flow of a gas or fluid through a pipe.
- A device that admits fuel and air into the cylinder of an internal combustion engine, or one that allows combustion gases to exit.
- One or more membranous partitions, flaps, or folds, which permit the passage of the contents of a vessel or cavity in one direction, but stop or control the flow in the opposite direction
"the ileocolic, mitral, and semilunar valves"
- One of the leaves of a folding-door, or a window-sash.
- A vacuum tube.
Anagrams of Valve
Letter Values
v4
a1
l1
v4
e1
Total: 11 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Valve
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Valve"
Valve is a 5-letter word that scores 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Valve" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "valve" is a medium-scoring word.