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BUTTERFLY-VALVE
\bˈʌtəflˌa͡ɪvˈalv], \bˈʌtəflˌaɪvˈalv], \b_ˈʌ_t_ə_f_l_ˌaɪ_v_ˈa_l_v]\
Definitions of BUTTERFLY-VALVE
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language
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n
.
A
species
of
valve
, consisting
of
two
semi-circular
clappers
or
wings
hinged
to
a
cross
rib
.
1871
- The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language
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