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escape vs escape valve

escape valve vs escape

escape and escape valve both are nouns.

escape is a verb but escape valve is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
escape Yes No Yes No
escape valve Yes No No No
As nouns, escape and escape valve are synonyms defined as:
  • escape and escape valve: a valve in a container in which pressure can build up (as a steam boiler); it opens automatically when the pressure reaches a dangerous level
Other synonyms of escape include escape cock, relief valve, safety valve.
escape (noun) escape valve (noun)
the act of escaping physically a valve in a container in which pressure can build up (as a steam boiler); it opens automatically when the pressure reaches a dangerous level
nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do
an inclination to retreat from unpleasant realities through diversion or fantasy
an avoidance of danger or difficulty
a means or way of escaping
a valve in a container in which pressure can build up (as a steam boiler); it opens automatically when the pressure reaches a dangerous level
the discharge of a fluid from some container
a plant originally cultivated but now growing wild
escape (verb) escape valve (verb)
issue or leak, as from a small opening
fail to experience
escape potentially unpleasant consequences; get away with a forbidden action
run away from confinement
flee; take to one's heels; cut and run
remove oneself from a familiar environment, usually for pleasure or diversion
be incomprehensible to; escape understanding by
Difference between escape and escape valve

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