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control vs valve

valve vs control

control and valve both are nouns.

control is a verb but valve is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
control Yes No Yes No
valve Yes No No No
As nouns, valve is a hyponym of control; that is, valve is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than control:
  • control: a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine
  • valve: control consisting of a mechanical device for controlling the flow of a fluid
control (noun) valve (noun)
the activity of managing or exerting control over something one of the paired hinged shells of certain molluscs and of brachiopods
(physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc the entire one-piece shell of a snail and certain other molluscs
a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine control consisting of a mechanical device for controlling the flow of a fluid
power to direct or determine device in a brass wind instrument for varying the length of the air column to alter the pitch of a tone
discipline in personal and social activities a structure in a hollow organ (like the heart) with a flap to insure one-way flow of fluid through it
great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment
the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc.
a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance
a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another
the state that exists when one person or group has power over another
control (verb) valve (verb)
have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
verify by using a duplicate register for comparison
handle and cause to function
maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage
exercise authoritative control or power over
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard
place under restrictions; limit access to by law
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