floodgate
flood
ˈflʌd
flad
gate
ˌgeɪt
geit
/flˈʌdɡe‍ɪt/

Definition & Meaning of "floodgate"in English

Floodgate
01

a barrier or gate used to control the flow of water through a channel or sluice

Grammatical Information
Examples
The engineers opened the floodgate to release excess water.
02

something that restrains a flood or outpouring

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