SLUICE
An artificial passage for water, fitted with a valve or gate for stopping or regulating the flow.
Classifications
Related Terms
Term | Note |
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CULVERT | A drainage structure that extends across and beneath roadways, canals or embankments. |
DRAIN | An artificial channel for draining liquids. |
SLUICE GATE | The gate of a sluice which can be opened or shut to let out or retain the water. |
WEIR | A dam constructed on a canal or river or stream, designed to retain the water and regulate its flow. |