jockey valve
jockey valve · jockey valves
A manually-controlled auxiliary valve on the regulator of a steam engine to control…A manually-controlled auxiliary valve on the regulator of a steam engine to control smaller amounts of steam than can be managed by the main valve.
Meaning
1 sensesA manually-controlled auxiliary valve on the regulator of a steam engine to control smaller amounts of steam than can be managed by the main valve.
Forms
plural: jockey valves| Singular | jockey valve |
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See also
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