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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

regulator consisting of a valve or gate that controls the rate of water flow through a sluice

noun.artifact

Synonyms floodgate head gate sluice valve sluicegate water gate

Source: WordNet 3.0
conduit that carries a rapid flow of water controlled by a sluicegate

noun.artifact

Synonyms sluice sluiceway

Source: WordNet 3.0
A close conduit or pipe for conducting water, as, to a water wheel, or for emptying a pond, or for domestic uses.

noun

Source: webster1913