water gate

noun

1. a gate for halting or controlling the flow of water in a watercourse; floodgate.
2. a gateway leading to the edge of a body of water, as at a landing.

water gate

noun

1. a gate in a canal, leat, etc that can be opened or closed to control the flow of water
2. a gate through which access may be gained to a body of water

Word History and Origins

Origin of water gate¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400

Example Sentences

A few thousand people with national white-and-red flags gathered in rain to watch the Zodiak II technical ship pass through the water gates to inaugurate the canal.

From Washington Times

One was swept under a water gate, where a CBP officer managed to reach down and pull him out.

From Washington Times

It added that water had been diverted to reservoirs over the past few weeks, but the drop in levels at Bures Mill has been caused by debris under the water gate which has blocked flows.

From BBC

The other 600 gallons went through a storm water gate in the containment berm and impacted rangeland.

From Washington Times

A water gate and pumping facility will be set up at both ends of the 200x2,000-meter waterway to prevent waves and tide level from affecting the competition.

From Washington Times