Head Gate — synonyms, definition

1. head gate (Noun)

5 synonyms
floodgate penstock sluice valve sluicegate water gate
2 definitions

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

head gate (Noun) — A gate upstream from a lock or canal that is used to control the flow of water at the upper end.

2 types of
gate regulator
3 parts of
penstock sluice sluiceway