Dictionary of automotive terms. 2015.
Check valve — Valve Valve, n. [L. valva the leaf, fold, or valve of a door: cf. F. valve.] [1913 Webster] 1. A door; especially, one of a pair of folding doors, or one of the leaves of such a door. [1913 Webster] Swift through the valves the visionary fair… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Check valve — Check Check (ch[e^]k), n. [OE. chek, OF. eschec, F. [ e]chec, a stop, hindrance, orig. check in the game of chess, pl. [ e]checs chess, through Ar., fr. Pers. sh[=a]h king. See {Shah}, and cf. {Checkmate}, {Chess}, {Checker}.] 1. (Chess) A word… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
check valve — check′ valve n. hyd a valve permitting liquids or gases to flow in one direction only • Etymology: 1875–80 … From formal English to slang
Check valve — Tilting disc inconel check valve … Wikipedia
check valve — noun Etymology: check (IV) : a valve that permits flow in one direction but prevents a return flow * * * a valve permitting liquids or gases to flow in one direction only. [1875 80] * * * check valve, a valve that allows liquid or gas to flow in… … Useful english dictionary
check valve — atgalinis vožtuvas statusas T sritis automatika atitikmenys: angl. back valve; check valve; holding valve; non return valve; rebound valve vok. Rücklaufventil, n; Rückschlagventil, n rus. обратный клапан, m pranc. clapet anti retour, m; clapet de … Automatikos terminų žodynas
check valve — A valve that permits the flow of fluid in one direction only. Various types of check valves are depicted in the illustrations. Two types of check valves … Aviation dictionary
check valve — noun Date: circa 1877 a valve that permits flow in one direction only … New Collegiate Dictionary
check valve — a valve permitting liquids or gases to flow in one direction only. [1875 80] * * * … Universalium
check valve — noun a valve that closes to prevent backward flow of liquid … English new terms dictionary
