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clapper valve

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun clapper valve has 1 sense
  1. clack valve, clack, clapper valve - a simple valve with a hinge on one side; allows fluid to flow in only one direction
    --1 is a kind of valve

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Clapper Valve

A clapper valve is a type of check valve that allows fluid or gas to flow in only one direction. It consists of a hinged flap or disc that opens and closes a passage in response to the pressure or flow of the fluid or gas.

Example Sentences:

  1. The clapper valve in the water pump ensured that water did not flow back into the well.
  2. When the pressure in the gas line dropped, the clapper valve closed, preventing any leakage.
  3. I had to replace the worn-out clapper valve in my bike's tire tube to fix the puncture.
  4. The clapper valve in the steam engine controls the flow of steam into the cylinder.

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