head gate

H h

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hed geyt]
- /hɛd geɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hed geyt]
- /hɛd geɪt/

Definitions of head gate words

noun head gate a control gate at the upstream end of a canal or lock. 1
noun head gate a floodgate of a race, sluice, etc. 1
noun head gate a gate that controls the flow of water into a canal lock, sluice, etc. 0

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Origin of head gate

First appearance:

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1830-40

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Parts of speech for Head gate

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head gate popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for head gate

noun head gate

floodgate — Civil Engineering. a gate designed to regulate the flow of water.

Just one Synonym for head gate