Floodgate — synonyms, definition

1. floodgate (Noun)

5 synonyms
head gate penstock sluice valve sluicegate water gate
2 definitions

floodgate (Noun) — Something that restrains a flood or outpouring. ex. "suspension of surveillance opened the floodgates to illegal immigrants"

floodgate (Noun) — Regulator consisting of a valve or gate that controls the rate of water flow through a sluice.

2 types of
regulator restraint
3 parts of
penstock sluice sluiceway
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