klep — meaning in English

English meaning

• trap noun A device designed to catch or kill an animal.
• valve noun A device that controls or directs the flow of liquid or gas through a pipe or opening.
• visor noun The movable front part of a helmet that covers the face, with slits or gaps to see and breathe through.

Senses

klep is used for these senses in English:

• trap (slang) A person's mouth.
• valve Such a device that admits fuel and air into the cylinder of an internal combustion engine, or one that allows combustion gases to exit.
• valve A device that controls the flow of a gas or fluid through a space, such as a pipe, manifold, or plenum.
• visor The fore piece of a cap, projecting over, and protecting the eyes.

trap — full definition

1. noun A device designed to catch or kill an animal.
2. noun A trick or scheme designed to catch someone off guard.
3. noun A bend in a drainpipe that holds water to block sewer gas from escaping.
4. verb To catch someone or something, often using a trick or device.

valve — full definition

1. noun A device that controls or directs the flow of liquid or gas through a pipe or opening.
2. noun A flap-like structure in the body, such as in the heart, that allows fluid to flow in only one direction.

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