floodgate in German
floodgate in German is Schieber, Schleuse, Schleusentor — floodgate means an adjustable gate or valve used to control the flow of water through a sluice.
floodgate in German
Schieber
An adjustable gate or valve used to control the flow of water through a sluice.
Schleuse
An adjustable gate or valve used to control the flow of water through a sluice.
Schleusentor
An adjustable gate or valve used to control the flow of water through a sluice.
Tür und Tor
(figuratively, extension) Anything that controls or limits an outpouring of people, emotion, etc.
What does "floodgate" mean?
- noun An adjustable gate or valve used to control the flow of water through a sluice.
- noun Anything that controls or limits an outpouring of people, emotion, etc.
- noun A stream that passes through a floodgate; a torrent.
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What is "floodgate" in German?
"floodgate" in German is Schieber, Schleuse, Schleusentor. floodgate means: An adjustable gate or valve used to control the flow of water through a sluice.
Are there other ways to say "floodgate" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "floodgate": Schieber, Schleuse, Schleusentor, Tür und Tor.
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