ALL meanings of ball valve
ball valve
B b - noun ball valve a one-way valve consisting of a metal ball with a cylindrical hole fitting into a concave seat over an opening 3
- noun ball valve a valve that works by the action of a ball resting on the outlet hole: use of external pressure raises the ball and opens the hole; when the pressure is removed, the ball drops and closes the hole 3
- noun ball valve A ball valve is a valve consisting of a metal ball with a hole in it. When the valve is open, a fluid can flow through the hole. 3
- noun ball valve mechanics 1
- noun ball valve a valve controlling flow by means of a ball pierced with an opening in one direction and fixed to rotate on a spindle at right angles to the opening. 1
- noun ball valve any valve that checks flow by the seating of a ball. 1
- noun ball valve A contrivance by which a ball, placed in a circular cup with a hole in its bottom, operates as a valve. 0
- noun ball valve (mistakenly) A ballcock valve. 0