What does sluicegate mean?
A gate or valve that controls the flow of water, especially in a canal or lock, and is used to regulate the level of water in a reservoir or to allow water to flow from one level to another.
Example
"The sluicegate was opened to allow the water to flow into the lower reservoir."
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