1. n. [Well Completions]

A type of valve that incorporates a sliding gate to block fluid flow. The design of the valve operating and sealing systems typically requires that gate valves should be operated either fully open or fully closed.

See related terms: fluid flow

2. n. [Production]

A straight-through pattern valve whose closure element is a wedge or parallel-sided slab, situated between two fixed seating surfaces with means to move it in or out of the flow stream in a direction perpendicular to the pipeline axis.