ball float

noun

Meaning

A buoyant device, typically a hollow sphere or cylinder attached to a lever arm, that rises and falls with the water level in a tank to operate a valve and regulate the water supply.

Examples

The plumber adjusted the ball float to stop the toilet from overfilling.
If the ball float is set too high, the tank may overflow.

Synonyms: float valve, toilet float, ballcock

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ball float

noun

Pronunciation: bɔːl floʊt

Definition

A buoyant device, typically a hollow sphere or cylinder attached to a lever arm, that rises and falls with the water level in a tank to operate a valve and regulate the water supply.

Examples

The plumber adjusted the ball float to stop the toilet from overfilling.
If the ball float is set too high, the tank may overflow.

How to Use ball float

ball float (noun phrase): A specific type of float used in tanks. — "The ball float is a key component in many toilet cisterns."

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