Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
---|---|---|---|---|
safety valve | Yes | No | No | No |
regulator | Yes | No | No | No |
safety valve (noun) | regulator (noun) |
---|---|
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 | any of various controls or devices for regulating or controlling fluid flow, pressure, temperature, etc. |
a control that maintains a steady speed in a machine (as by controlling the supply of fuel) | |
an official responsible for control and supervision of a particular activity or area of public interest |