Floodgate and Gate

Floodgate

Floodgate noun - Regulator consisting of a valve or gate that controls the rate of water flow through a sluice.
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Synonyms for Floodgate

Gate and floodgate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Gate" instead a noun "Floodgate".

Gate

Gate noun - A barrier by which an entry is closed and opened.
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Synonyms for Gate

Floodgate and gate are semantically related. You can use "Floodgate" instead a noun "Gate".

Nearby Words: gat, gateway, gated, gatehouse, gating
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