Meaning of the word sluice in English

What does sluice mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

sluice

US /sluːs/

UK /sluːs/

a sliding gate or other device for controlling the flow of water, especially one in a lock gate

Example:

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The engineers opened the sluice to release water from the dam.

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Water rushed through the open sluice.

Synonym:

floodgate weir lock gate

an act of rinsing or washing with a stream of water

Example:

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He gave the dirty car a good sluice with the hose.

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The heavy rain provided a natural sluice for the streets.

Synonym:

wash rinse flush

wash or rinse (something) with a stream of water

Example:

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He sluiced down the deck of the boat.

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The firefighters sluiced the burning building with water.

Synonym:

wash rinse flush