Associations to the word «Floodgate»
Noun
- Levee
- Dike
- Dam
- Overflow
- Surge
- Anarchy
- Causeway
- Flood
- Pumping
- Venture
- Leicester
- Investor
- Discharge
- Burst
- Harbour
- Canal
- Funding
- Barrier
- Flow
- Gate
- Opening
- Lock
- Landmark
- Measuring
- Navigation
- Lawsuit
- Heaven
- Tide
- Fund
- Framework
- Closure
- Storm
- Hurricane
- Rain
- Fountain
- Water
- Records
- Orleans
- River
- Mississippi
- Tunnel
- Capacity
- Lake
- Louisiana
- Entertainment
- Creek
- Raise
- Partner
- Horror
- Control
- Principle
- Claim
Adverb
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Wiktionary
FLOODGATE, noun. An adjustable gate or valve used to control the flow of water through a sluice.
FLOODGATE, noun. (by extension) Anything that controls or limits an outpouring of people, emotion etc.
Dictionary definition
FLOODGATE, noun. Something that restrains a flood or outpouring; "suspension of surveillance opened the floodgates to illegal immigrants".
FLOODGATE, noun. Regulator consisting of a valve or gate that controls the rate of water flow through a sluice.
Wise words
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