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sluicegate

sluicegate

8.9
A gate that controls the flow of water in a channel
  • noun
  • /ˈsluːsɡeɪt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : compuerta
  • The engineer adjusted the sluicegate to allow more water into the irrigation channel.

Examples

  • The sluicegate controls the water level in the canal.

  • Routine maintenance of the sluicegate is essential for effective water management.

  • During the storm, the sluicegate was closed to prevent flooding downstream.

  • During the storm, the sluicegate was opened to prevent flooding.

  • During the storm, the sluicegate was closed to prevent flooding downstream.

  • The engineer adjusted the sluicegate to allow more water into the irrigation channel.

  • Routine maintenance of the sluicegate is essential for effective water management.

Synonyms

floodgate
vssluicegate
  • Specialized
5 4.0

A metal door that controls water flowing through a dam or channel

is for regular channel flow regulation, not mainly for large dam situations
sluice gate
vssluicegate
  • Specialized
1 6.5

A gate that opens to let water flow and closes to stop it in a river or canal

is a device stressing the mechanical part that regulates flow through a channel
sluice valve
vssluicegate
  • Specialized
7.2

A gate that controls water flow in a canal

is the complete device rather than only a single mechanical part
water gate
vssluicegate
  • Specialized
4.8

A gate or valve that controls water flow in dams and canals

is specifically about the device used to regulate flow in narrow channels
headgate
vssluicegate
  • Specialized
7.1

A gate that controls water flowing into a canal or field

is used more generally to manage flow along channels, not only entrances
head gate
vssluicegate
  • Specialized
7.4

A movable barrier at the start of a canal that controls water flow

is broader, applying to flow control within channels rather than only entrances

How Effective

dam
205 1.8
floodgate
  • Specialized
5 4.0
sluicegate
  • Specialized
8.9
weir
15 8.2

Surface Forms

sluicegate singular
sluicegates plural

Morphology

sluicegate = sluice + gate (transparent) = sluice + gate

A straightforward compound of 'sluice' + 'gate'; the meaning ('a gate that regulates water in a sluice') is directly derivable from the components.

Etymology

The word sluicegate combines sluice ('an opening that lets water out') and gate ('door'), so it is literally a 'door for water'. That image helps explain why a sluicegate is used to open, close, or control the flow of water.