Definition of Sluice
Sluice
Slu·ice
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A channel or passage for water to flow through, especially one used to control the flow.
e.g. The farmer built a sluice to irrigate the crops during the dry season.
(noun)
the act of washing, showering, or rinsing with water;
e.g. A sluice with cold water helped Jess feel less sleepy.
(noun)
a water channel with a sliding gate that controls the flow of water;
e.g. Water rushed through the sluices.
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