About The Word Sluiceway

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Sluiceway

Sluiceway Definition And Meaning |
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What's The Definition Of Sluiceway?
[n] conduit that carries a rapid flow of water controlled by a sluicegate
Synonyms | Synonyms for Sluiceway: penstock | sluice Related Terms | Find terms related to Sluiceway: See Also | conduit | floodgate | head gate | sluice valve | sluicegate | water gate Sluiceway In Webster's Dictionary \Sluice"way`\, n.
An artificial channel into which water is let by a sluice;
specifically, a trough constructed over the bed of a stream,
so that logs, lumber, or rubbish can be floated down to some
convenient place of delivery.
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