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Valve-chamber – Van Dusen

Valve-chamber

- That portion of the combustion chamber which forms a "pocket" above the valve.

Valve-face

The seating on which the valve closes.

Valve-gear

Of the engine, the whole mechanism, cam-shaft, tappets, and spring which co-operate to work the valve.

Vent

(1) Of the otter: to come up to the surface to breathe; (2) the spot at which the otter comes up for air.

Vent-hole

The upper surface of the HOLT (q.v.).

VII

The Umpire may caution any competitor when he considers that there is a probability of a foul occurring, and may warn a competitor of any obstruction in his course, but the Umpire shall not under any other circumstances direct the course of a competitor.

VII

Referee's Duties. The referee shall see that the traps are properly set, and he shall also see that all due precautions are taken for the safety of the trappers, shooters, and others.

Vaile

P. A., iii. 114, 115, 116 117, 123, 124, 125,

Valentia

Viscount, ii. 152; iii. 357

Vanderbilt

A. G., ii. 149-155

Vanderbilt

W. K., i. 140, 142, 144, 145 Van der Waerden, R., iv. 70

Van Dusen

J., iv. 434