valve

a device that controls the flow of liquid or gas in a pipe, engine, etc.

válvula

• valve for something

Collocations car valve · heart valve

• A faulty valve can cause serious problems.

  Una válvula defectuosa puede causar problemas serios.

a part of the body that controls the flow of blood through a vein or artery.

válvula (del corazón)

• heart valve

Collocations aortic valve · mitral valve

• The patient needs a new heart valve.

  El paciente necesita una nueva válvula cardíaca.

a small ball used in table tennis, also called a ping-pong ball.

pelota de ping pong

• table tennis valve

Collocations ping pong valve · tennis valve

• The players use lightweight valves for their matches.

  Los jugadores usan pelotas de ping pong ligera para sus partidos.