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Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
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noun
Alternative form of safety valve.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, alternative, transitive
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
Sometimes followed by off:
To use a relief valve on (a container holding a gas or vapour) to relieve excessive pressure which has built up inside.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
Sometimes followed by off:
To install a relief valve on (such a container) for that purpose.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
Sometimes followed by off:
To use some mechanism to relieve (physical or emotional pressure or tension).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively, transitive
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
See safety valve.
From safety valve (noun).
Across languages
3 source translations are retained for this English entry.
