English Words Starting With V

• valve lifter

  nounC1
  /ˈvælv ˌlɪf.tə/A mechanical component in an internal combustion engine that opens and closes the engine's valves.
• valve spring

  nounLow
  /ˈvælv sprɪŋ/A coil spring used to return a poppet valve to its closed position after it has been opened in an internal combustion engine.
• valve stem

  nounC1 (Specialized Technical)
  /ˈvælv ˌstɛm/The central, shaft-like component of a valve that controls the flow of a fluid or gas by moving a sealing element (such as a disc, ball, or plug) into or away from a seat.
• valve trombone

  nounRare
  /ˌvælv ˈtrɒm.bəʊn/A brass instrument of the trombone family that uses valves to change pitch instead of a slide.
• valve-in-head engine

  nounLow
  /ˈvælv ɪn ˈhɛd ˈɛn.dʒɪn/A type of internal combustion engine where the intake and exhaust valves are located in the cylinder head, not the engine block.
• valvelet

  nounVery Low
  /ˈvælv.lɪt/A small valve, especially one of the small leaflets or flaps that make up a larger valve structure.
• valvula

  nounVery Low
  /ˈvalvjʊlə/A small valve or fold, especially in anatomy or biology.
• valvular insufficiency

  nounTechnical/Very Low
  /ˈvælvjʊlə(r) ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənsi/A medical condition in which a heart valve fails to close properly, allowing blood to leak backward.
• valvule

  nounC2
  /ˈvalvjuːl/A small valve.
• valvulitis

  nounVery Low (Technical/Medical)
  /ˌvælvjʊˈlaɪtɪs/Inflammation of a valve, especially a heart valve.
• valvulotomy

  nounVery Low
  /ˌvælvjʊˈlɒtəmi/A surgical incision into a valve, especially a heart valve, to correct stenosis or narrowing.
• vambrace

  nounLow (Specialist/Historical/Fantasy)
  /ˈvæm.breɪs/A piece of armour protecting the forearm.
• vamoose

  verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveLow (Specialised/Informal)
  /vəˈmuːs/To depart quickly or hurriedly; to leave a place, especially with some urgency.
• vamose

  verb-ambitransitiveVery Low
  /vəˈmuːs/To depart hurriedly, run away, scram.
• vamp

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC1
  /væmp/To repair or improve something old, especially footwear, by adding new material; to piece together or refurbish.
• vamphorn

  nounVery Low
  /ˈvæmp.hɔːn/A type of brass musical instrument with a short, flared bell, typically used in brass bands and known for its bright, penetrating tone.
• vampire

  nounB1
  /ˈvæmpaɪə(r)/A mythical being, typically depicted as undead, that feeds on the blood or life essence of the living.
• vampire bat

  nounB2
  /ˌvæm.paɪə ˈbæt/A small, tropical bat that feeds on the blood of living animals.
• vampire straw

  nounLow-frequency
  /ˈvæm.paɪə(r) strɔː/A collapsible, reusable drinking straw, typically made of silicone, with a shape featuring a pointed tip and (often) ridges, designed to pierce through drink lids.
• vampirism

  nounC2/Rare
  /ˈvæmpaɪərɪzəm/The condition, practices, or actions characteristic of a vampire, especially feeding on the life force or blood of others.

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