Flapper and Valve

Flapper

Flapper noun - A young woman in the 1920s who flaunted her unconventional conduct and dress.
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Synonyms for Flapper

Valve and flapper are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Valve" instead a noun "Flapper".

Nearby Words: flap, flapped, flapping

Valve

Valve noun - A fixture for controlling the flow of a liquid.
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Synonyms for Valve

Flapper and valve are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Flapper" instead a noun "Valve".

Nearby Word: valvular

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  • The book then goes into detail about how, to save money, the Soviet Navy used steel instead of titanium for a small "flapper" valve which, when subjected to the hot radioactive water of the nuclear power plant cooling system, warped ever so slightly, causing small "waves" in the cooling pipe water.
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