Gate and Head gate

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

Head gate and gate are semantically related. In some cases you can replace phrase "Head gate" with "Gate", this terms are similar.

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

Head gate noun - A gate upstream from a lock or canal that is used to control the flow of water at the upper end.

Gate and head gate are semantically related. You can use "Gate" instead a noun phrase "Head gate".