water gate
noun
a gate for halting or controlling the flow of water in a watercourse; floodgate.
a gateway leading to the edge of a body of water, as at a landing.
Origin of water gate
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400
Words nearby water gate
water flea,
water for injection,
water fountain,
water gap,
water gas,
water gate,
water gauge,
water glass,
water gum,
water gun,
water hammer
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British Dictionary definitions for water gate
water gate
noun
a gate in a canal, leat, etc that can be opened or closed to control the flow of water
a gate through which access may be gained to a body of water