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backlash
Noun
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A backlash is a sudden backward motion.
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A backlash is a negative reaction or objection, usually having a violent or abrupt nature.
The politician received public backlash soon after he made his proposal to the citizens.
valve
Noun
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A valve is part of a tube that lets liquid or gas go through one way but stops it from going through the other way.
There are four valves in the heart that let blood go in one direction but stop it from going in the other direction.
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A valve is part of a tube that someone can open or close to let water or other things go through.
Open this valve to let water go through the pipe.