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An artificial passage for water, fitted with a valve or gate for stopping or regulating the flow.

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Term Note
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.

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