sluicegate
Definition
Noun: A sluicegate is a type of regulator, specifically a valve or gate, designed to control the rate at which water flows through a sluice. It is a movable barrier used in water management systems.
Usage
A sluicegate is a key component in canals, dams, irrigation channels, and water treatment facilities. It is operated to start, stop, or adjust the volume and speed of water passing through a sluiceway.
Examples
- The engineer opened the sluicegate to release water from the reservoir and prevent flooding.
- Maintenance on the canal required closing the main sluicegate to drain the water.
- By adjusting the sluicegate, they could precisely control the irrigation flow to the fields.
Advanced Usage
- "to open the sluicegates": This phrase can be used metaphorically to describe removing restrictions, allowing something to flow freely.
- The new policy opened the sluicegates for foreign investment.
Variants and Related Words
- Sluice valve: Another term for a sluicegate.
- Floodgate: A similar type of gate, often used specifically for controlling floodwaters or as a synonym for sluicegate.
- Penstock: A gate or sluice for controlling water flow, especially in a hydroelectric dam.
Synonyms
- Water gate
- Head gate
- Stop log (a type of removable sluicegate)
Related Phrases
- Sluice gate operation: The act of controlling the gate.
- Sluice gate mechanism: The mechanical system that operates the gate.
Noun
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regulator consisting of a valve or gate that controls the rate of water flow through a sluice
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