clack valve

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [klak valv]
- /klæk vælv/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [klak valv]
- /klæk vælv/

Definitions of clack valve words

noun clack valve a simple nonreturn valve using either a hinged flap or a ball 3
noun clack valve a valve, often hinged at one side, which closes with a clacking sound and allows fluid to flow in only one direction 3
noun clack valve a valve having a hinged flap permitting flow only in the direction in which the flap opens. 1
noun clack valve (engineering) A valve; especially one hinged at one edge, which, when raised from its seat, falls with a clacking sound. 0

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Origin of clack valve

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

First recorded in 1855-60

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Parts of speech for Clack valve

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clack valve popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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