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What does one-way mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word one-way? Here's what it means.

Adjective
  1. allowing movement in only one direction
  2. allowing travel in only one direction
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The flow is helped by a series of one-way valves in the veins that only allow the blood to move upwards.
There are 4 chambers, two upper and two lower, separated by one-way valves.
This can be done with a finger, or with a one-way speaking valve like those manufactured by Passy-Muir.
It is a one-way conduit for moving excess water, proteins, and molecules back into circulation.
And the Fresh Air's one-way valve honks when you exhale, emitting a sound akin to the call of an amorous sea lion.
At the beginning of expiration, you tum the valve creating a one-way valve that only allows expiratory airflow.

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