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Definition of Floodgate

1. Noun. Something that restrains a flood or outpouring. "Suspension of surveillance opened the floodgates to illegal immigrants"

2. Noun. Regulator consisting of a valve or gate that controls the rate of water flow through a sluice.

Definition of Floodgate

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Floodgate

floggings flogs flokati flokatis flong flongs flood flood Flood's ligament floodable

flooded flooded flooded gum flooder flooders floodgate (current term) floodgates floodhead flooding flooding

floodings floodlight floodlighted floodlighting floodlights floodlit floodplain floodplain floodplains floods

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