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

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Example Sentences

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aboideau

It was not till 1829, more than twenty years after, that the aboideau, now known as the "Trueman Byto," was built.

From The Chignecto Isthmus and its first settlers by Howard Trueman

There is a reckless disregard of rules in spelling the word "aboideau," but doubtless the pronunciation was as varied then as now.

From The Chignecto Isthmus and its first settlers by Howard Trueman

The Etters are large marsh owners on the Aulac, and the aboideau across that river takes its name—the Etter Aboideau—from Peter Etter, who was one of the principal promoters of that work.

From The Chignecto Isthmus and its first settlers by Howard Trueman

The next year plans were discussed for the general improvement of the marsh, and a number of indigent Acadians were employed to assist in the construction of a “Running Dike” and aboideau.

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

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 Howard Trueman

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