floodgates
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:In an effort to control flooding, the authorities decided to install floodgates or other structural mitigations.
Definition:devices or structures designed to control the flow of water in rivers or other bodies of water to prevent flooding.
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Example:The engineers used gate valves and floodgates to regulate and prevent a potential flood.
Definition:Devices that can be opened and closed to control the flow of water in a pipeline or channel.
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