sluice
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Noun — A gate or channel that controls the flow of water, often found in canals or dams.
How to use sluice
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Anglo-Norman "escluse" meaning floodgate, ultimately from Latin "exclūdere," "to shut out" — the same root as "exclude."
Full origin of sluice →Frequently asked questions
What does “sluice” mean?
The word “sluice” means a gate or channel that controls the flow of water, often found in canals or dams. In plain terms, a controlled channel or gate for water, or the act of flushing something clean with water.
How do you pronounce “sluice”?
“Sluice” is pronounced sloos (/sluːs/ in IPA).
How do you use “sluice” in a sentence?
Here is “sluice” used in a sentence: “The lock keeper opened the sluice to let the water level drop.”
What part of speech is “sluice”?
Depending on how it is used, “sluice” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “sluice” come from?
The word “sluice” comes from Latin. From Anglo-Norman "escluse" meaning floodgate, ultimately from Latin "exclūdere," "to shut out" — the same root as "exclude.".
How many meanings does “sluice” have?
“Sluice” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a gate or channel that controls the flow of water, often found in canals or dams.