Floodgate and Penstock

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

Penstock is a synonym for floodgate. In some cases you can use "Penstock" instead a noun "Floodgate".

Penstock

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

Floodgate is a synonym for penstock. You can use "Floodgate" instead a noun "Penstock".
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