sluice gate
A "sluice gate" is an essential component in water management systems, controlling the flow and level of water in various infrastructures.
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Definition
B2Water Management
(technical)A movable barrier used to regulate water flow and levels in channels, dams, or reservoirs.
Example
- The engineers adjusted the sluice gate to control the water level in the canal.
- During the flood, the sluice gate was opened to release excess water.
C1Figurative
(figurative)A means of controlling the release or restraint of a large volume of activity or emotion.
Example
- Her speech acted as a sluice gate, releasing a flood of emotions from the audience.
- The new policy opened the sluice gate for innovation within the company.
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