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Definition of Head gate
1. Noun. Regulator consisting of a valve or gate that controls the rate of water flow through a sluice.
Exact synonyms: Floodgate, Penstock, Sluice Valve, Sluicegate, Water Gate
Generic synonyms: Regulator
Group relationships: Penstock, Sluice, Sluiceway
Generic synonyms: Regulator
Group relationships: Penstock, Sluice, Sluiceway
2. Noun. A gate upstream from a lock or canal that is used to control the flow of water at the upper end.
Generic synonyms: Gate