safety valvenoun [ C ]
uk/ˈseɪf.ti ˌvælv/us/ˈseɪf.ti ˌvælv/safety valve noun [ C ] (MACHINE)
a small part on a machine that allows steam or gas to escape if the pressure inside the machine becomes too high
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Machines - parts
- ball bearing
- bearing
- clutch
- cog
- cogwheel
- hub
- inlet
- input
- jet
- lever
- manifold
- rack and pinion
- ram
- ratchet
- sleeve
- soft key
- stepney
- timer
- vee belt
- wheel
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safety valve noun [ C ] (FEELINGS)
a way of getting rid of strong feelings without causing harm:
For many people who suffer from stress at work, sport is a vital safety valve.
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Strong feelings
- agony
- all-consuming
- anguish
- ardent
- be beside yourself idiom
- be convulsed with laughter, rage, etc. idiom
- beside
- explosive
- fiery
- hormonal
- hot-blooded
- impassioned
- ineffable
- inexpressible
- profound
- siren call
- supercharged
- unquenchable
- vehement
- vehemently
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