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water gate

 
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–noun
1. a gate for halting or controlling the flow of water in a watercourse; floodgate.
2. a gateway leading to the edge of a body of water, as at a landing.
Origin:
1350–1400; ME
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flood·gate   (flŭd'gāt')   
n.  

  1. A gate used to control the flow of a body of water. Also called water gate.

  2. Something that restrains a flood or outpouring: The ruling opened the floodgates to refugees seeking asylum.

water gate  
n.  

  1. See floodgate.

  2. A gate that provides access to a body of water.

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