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Vocabulary Entry
floodgate
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A barrier that controls the flow of water, often used to prevent flooding.
Example Sentences
"The city built a floodgate to protect against rising waters."
"During the storm, the floodgate held strong against the rushing river."
"He worked on the maintenance of the floodgate to ensure its efficiency."
V
verb
To close off or control the flow of something, usually water.
Example Sentences
"The engineers decided to floodgate the area during the heavy rain."
"They floodgated the reservoir to manage the water levels."
"Before the storm hit, they needed to floodgate the nearby channels."