CEFR B2

puppet valve

noun phrase

Meaning

A mechanical valve that controls the flow of fluids, typically used in puppet engines or other mechanical systems to regulate pressure and flow rate.

Examples

The puppet valve was faulty, causing the engine to malfunction.
The engineer adjusted the puppet valve to optimize the flow of fuel to the cylinders.

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puppet valve (B2)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: /ˈpʌpɪt ˈvælv/

Definition

A mechanical valve that controls the flow of fluids, typically used in puppet engines or other mechanical systems to regulate pressure and flow rate.

Examples

The puppet valve was faulty, causing the engine to malfunction.
The engineer adjusted the puppet valve to optimize the flow of fuel to the cylinders.
The puppet valve is a key component in the control system of the mechanical device.

How to Use puppet valve

puppet valve control (noun phrase): the system that regulates the puppet valve — "The puppet valve control is critical to the overall performance of the engine."
adjust the puppet valve (verb phrase): to regulate the flow of fluids through the puppet valve — "The engineer adjusted the puppet valve to optimize the flow of fuel to the cylinders."

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