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sluice

/slus/ /sluːs/
noun
GeneralEngineering
  1. 1 savak
  2. 2 su kapağı, sel kapısı

Definition (English)

  1. A gate or channel used to control or regulate the flow of water.
  2. A device for controlling the passage of water, especially in a canal or mill race.

Example Sentences

  1. Open the sluice to let water through.
    Suyun geçmesine izin vermek için savakları açın.
  2. The sluice gate was closed to prevent flooding.
    Sel önlemek için savak kapısı kapatıldı.

Synonyms

water gatechannelwater channelgatewater control gate

Collocations

open the sluicesluice gatesluice channelsluice controlsluice watersluice system

Related Words

damcanalwater flowlockreservoirfloodgate