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floodgate
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floodgate
a gate in a sluice that is used to control the flow of water
floodgate [′fləd‚gāt]
(civil engineering)
A gate used to restrain a flow or, when opened, to allow a flood flow to pass.
The lower gate of a lock.
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Japan is among the best prepared countries in the region for handling typhoons and has built extensive defences against floods and landslides, including storm surge barriers to protect coastal areas.
Deaths as typhoon pounds Japan by Aljazeera.net
Japan has built extensive defences against floods and landslides, including storm surge barriers in coastal areas.
One dead as strong typhoon batters Japan by AFP / AFP Asian Edition
Japan has built extensive defences against floods and landslides, including storm surge barriers in coastal areas.
One dead as strong typhoon batters Japan by AFP / AFP Global Edition
 
 
 
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