escape valve
escape valve · escape valves
втеча, ескейп
спасение, побег, бегство
Flucht
A valve on a boiler to let the steam escapeA valve on a boiler to let the steam escape.
Meaning
2 sensesA valve on a boiler to let the steam escape.
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
(figuratively)Any psychological mechanism to relieve stress.
Translations
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plural: escape valves| Singular | escape valve |
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Synonyms
4 synonymsClose in meaning
- 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:safety valverelief valveescape cockescape