Phrase guide

butterfly valve

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A valve with a disk-shaped mechanism which can be used for isolating or regulating flow.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

a valve in a carburetor that consists of a disc that turns and acts as a throttle

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: valve

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: läppäventtiili — valve which can be used for isolation or regulating flow
  • French: papillon — valve which can be used for isolation or regulating flow
  • German: Absperrklappe — valve which can be used for isolation or regulating flow
  • German: Drosselventil — valve which can be used for isolation or regulating flow
  • Italian: valvola a farfalla — valve which can be used for isolation or regulating flow
  • Japanese: 蝶形弁 (chōgataben) — valve which can be used for isolation or regulating flow