valve

1. Anatomy A membranous structure in a hollow organ or passage, as in an artery or vein, that folds or closes to prevent the return flow of the body fluid passing through it.

2. Any of various devices that regulate the flow of gases, liquids, or loose materials through piping or through apertures by opening, closing, or obstructing ports or passageways.

3. Archaic Either half of a double or folding door.

4. Biology One of the paired, hinged shells of certain mollusks and of brachiopods.

5. Biology One of the two silicified halves of the cell wall of a diatom.

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1. To control by means of a valve.

2. To provide with a valve.

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Top Words by points	Points	Word Game
valve	11	Scrabble

2 Letters	Scrabble® Points
ae	2
al	2
el	2
la	2

3 Letters	Scrabble® Points
ale	3
ave	6
lav	6
lea	3
lev	6
vav	9

4 Letters	Scrabble® Points
lave	7
leva	7
vale	7
veal	7
vela	7

5 Letters	Scrabble® Points
valve	11