swinging-valve love

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from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A check-valve opening under pressure in one direction and closing under pressure from the other, in which the valve is hinged at one edge or side (usually the upper). When the valve hangs nearly vertical, its weight does not act to help to close it or to resist the pressure which opens it.

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