 floodgate |
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| 1. | [ noun ] a gate in a sluice that can control the flow of water | |
| Synonyms: | water_gate | |
| Related terms: | dam | |
| 2. | [ noun ] something that restrains a flood or outpouring | |
| Examples: | "suspension of surveillance opened the floodgates to illegal immigrants" |
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| Related terms: | restraint | |
| 3. | [ noun ] regulator consisting of a valve or gate that controls the rate of water flow through a sluice | |
| Synonyms: | sluice_valve penstock head_gate water_gate sluicegate | |
| Related terms: | regulator aboiteau sluice | |
| Similar spelling: |
fledge fledged fledgeling fledgeless |
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