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valve
A device controlling the passage of
liquids or gases.
CL unassigned
valve (music)
A device allowing a variable
amount of air through in a single direction which varies the note produced.
CL music
BT musical instrument component
USE arm guard
vase
A vessel used as an ornament, often to
hold flowers.
CL container
vat
A large container for holding or
storing liquids.
CL container
BT food and liquid storage container
<vehicle>
A means of transportation.
CL transport
NT land vehicle
NT water craft
<vehicle component>
Parts which make up a
vehicle.
CL transport
NT axle
NT axle cap
NT linch pin
NT tyre
NT vehicle fitting
vehicle fitting
Any non structural fitting
on a vehicle.
CL transport
BT vehicle component
NT cart fitting
NT chariot fitting
veil
Light material used to cover the face
or head.
CL dress and personal accessories
BT headwear
vervel
A metal ring which joins the jess to
the leash. The owner's name is often on the vervel.
CL animal equipment
BT hawking equipment
vessel
Use specific form where known.
CL container
USE lid
vice
An appliance for holding an object
while work is done on it, usually has a pair of jaws.
CL tools and equipment
BT gripping equipment
vinaigrette
A small container for an
aromatic substance, eg perfume.
CL container
BT cosmetic container
violin
A stringed instrument usually played
with a bow.
CL music
BT bowed string instrument
USE helmet
<visual communication item>
An object used to
transmit a definite message through a visual non written means, includes stamps
and matrices to create these. This does not include decorative visual works, see
VISUAL AND DECORATIVE ARTS class.
votive model
A dedicated or consecrated
offering.
CL religion or ritual
BT sacrificial or libational object
votive tank
A container for holding votive
offerings.
CL container
BT religious or ritual containerCL religion or ritual
BT sacrificial or libational object
voussoir
A wedge shaped stone used in an
arch.
RT keystone
CL architecture
BT architectural element
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