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Dictionary definition for: Valve

1. (n) a structure in a hollow organ (like the heart) with a flap to insure one-way flow of fluid through it

2. (n) device in a brass wind instrument for varying the length of the air column to alter the pitch of a tone

3. (n) control consisting of a mechanical device for controlling the flow of a fluid

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