Airlock and Sluice

Airlock

Airlock noun - A chamber that provides access to space where air is under pressure.
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Synonyms for Airlock

Sluice and airlock are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sluice" instead a noun "Airlock".

Sluice

Sluice noun - Conduit that carries a rapid flow of water controlled by a sluicegate.
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Synonyms for Sluice

Airlock and sluice are semantically related. You can use "Airlock" instead a noun "Sluice".

Nearby Words: sluiced, sluicing, sluiceway

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