head gate (Meaning)
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head gate (n)
regulator consisting of a valve or gate that controls the rate of water flow through a sluice
a gate upstream from a lock or canal that is used to control the flow of water at the upper end
Synonyms & Antonyms of head gate
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head gate Sentence Examples
- The head gate at the top of the canal controlled the flow of water.
- The farmer carefully adjusted the head gate to irrigate his fields.
- The head gate was malfunctioning, causing flooding and damage downstream.
- The old wooden head gate was replaced with a modern steel structure.
- The head gate was designed to withstand high water pressure during floods.
- The engineers designed a new head gate to improve water flow and reduce erosion.
- The head gate was painted a bright color to make it visible from a distance.
- The head gate was inspected regularly to ensure it was functioning properly.
- The head gate served as a landmark for boaters and fishermen.
- The head gate was a critical part of the irrigation system, providing water to the surrounding communities.
FAQs About the word head gate
regulator consisting of a valve or gate that controls the rate of water flow through a sluice, a gate upstream from a lock or canal that is used to control the
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The head gate at the top of the canal controlled the flow of water.
The farmer carefully adjusted the head gate to irrigate his fields.
The head gate was malfunctioning, causing flooding and damage downstream.
The old wooden head gate was replaced with a modern steel structure.
