Kingston valve en · NOUN
Etymology
After its inventor John Kingston (1786-1847), an English engineer.
Meanings
- A valve fitted in the bottom of a ship's fuel, water or ballast tank that allows seawater to enter for the purposes of cleaning and to admit water ballast.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston valves | Number=Plur | lexicographic |