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Head gate

Head gate Meaning & Definition
Head gate Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Head gate?

[n] a gate upstream from a lock or canal that is used to control the flow of water at the upper end
[n] regulator consisting of a valve or gate that controls the rate of water flow through a sluice

Synonyms | Synonyms for Head gate: floodgate | penstock | sluice valve | sluicegate | water gate

Related Terms | Find terms related to Head gate:

See Also | gate | regulator | sluice | sluiceway

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