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

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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