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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Gate valve Gate valve The term 'Gate valve' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' A valve with a circular-shaped closing element that fits securely over an opening through which water flows. A valve that utilizes a disc moving at a right angle to the flow to regulate the rate of flow. When a gate valve is fully opened, there is no obstruction to the flow'. Previous 5 Terms: Gate Gate chamber (valve chamber) Gate hanger Gate station Gate structure Next 5 Terms: Gated pipe Gated spillway Gatekeeper Gatherer GATT About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.