aboideau

British  

/ ˈæbəˌtəʊ, ˈæbəˌdəʊ /

noun

1. a dyke with a sluicegate that allows flood water to drain but keeps the sea water out

2. a sluicegate in a dyke

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Etymology

Origin of aboideau

Canadian French

Example Sentences

The work was completed in August, 1774, by the construction of an aboideau.

From Glimpses of the Past History of the River St. John, A.D. 1604-1784 by Raymond, W. O. (William Odber)

Work to the amount of L 1,096 15s. 6d. in the construction of this aboideau is credited to the following persons.

From The Chignecto Isthmus and its first settlers by Trueman, Howard

In 1829 another attempt was made to aboideau the Aulac River, and this time it was successful.

From The Chignecto Isthmus and its first settlers by Trueman, Howard

The sluice referred to is a large wooden box or waterway, which is placed near the centre of the aboideau and as near as possible in the bed of the river.

From The Chignecto Isthmus and its first settlers by Trueman, Howard

The House of Assembly voted £100 towards building a bridge at the place and Mr. Simonds agreed to erect a structure to serve the double purpose of a public bridge and aboideau.

From Glimpses of the Past History of the River St. John, A.D. 1604-1784 by Raymond, W. O. (William Odber)