floodgates
Definition
noun. 1 something that restrains a flood or outpouring; 2 regulator consisting of a valve or gate that controls the rate of water flow through a sluice
Example Sentence
Floodgates may be used to lower the water levels in a river. Spelled as 1 word.
Synonyms
sluicegate; sluice valve; water gate; head gate
Antonyms
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