water gate

wa·ter gate

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [waw-ter, wot-er geyt]
- /ˈwɔ tər, ˈwɒt ər geɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [waw-ter, wot-er geyt]
- /ˈwɔ tər, ˈwɒt ər geɪt/

Definitions of water gate words

noun water gate a gate for halting or controlling the flow of water in a watercourse; floodgate. 1
noun water gate a gateway leading to the edge of a body of water, as at a landing. 1
noun water gate a gate in a canal, leat, etc that can be opened or closed to control the flow of water 0
noun water gate a gate through which access may be gained to a body of water 0
noun water gate a gate controlling the flow of water; floodgate 0
noun water gate A gate, or valve, by which a flow of water is permitted, prevented, or regulated. 0

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Origin of water gate

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

Middle English word dating back to 1350-1400

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Parts of speech for Water gate

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water gate popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% 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 water gate

noun water gate

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

Just one Synonym for water gate