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sluice 1. a channel that carries a rapid current of water, esp one that has a sluicegate to control the flow 2. the body of water controlled by a sluicegate 3. See sluicegate 4. an artificial channel through which logs can be floated sluice [′slüs] (civil engineering) A passage fitted with a vertical sliding gate or valve to regulate the flow of water in a channel or lock. A body of water retained by a floodgate. A channel serving to drain surplus water. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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