water gate

American  

noun

1. a gate for halting or controlling the flow of water in a watercourse; floodgate.

2. a gateway leading to the edge of a body of water, as at a landing.

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water gate British  

noun

1. a gate in a canal, leat, etc that can be opened or closed to control the flow of water

2. a gate through which access may be gained to a body of water

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Etymology

Origin of water gate

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400

Example Sentences

It added that water had been diverted to reservoirs over the past few weeks, but the drop in levels at Bures Mill has been caused by debris under the water gate which has blocked flows.

From BBC • Jul. 19, 2019

Yingluck blamed a "technical problem" for the malfunctioning of a water gate on the city’s edge and ordered Irrigation Department officials to fix it quickly.

From BusinessWeek • Oct. 24, 2011

They stopped at the water gate, close to the Bridge of Sighs, and Francis and his conductor entered.

From The Lion of Saint Mark A Story of Venice in the Fourteenth Century by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)

We are passing one just now which has a water gate, over which climbing geraniums have thrown a veil of bloom.

From In Château Land by Wharton, Anne Hollingsworth

"You will find him at the water gate," bawled Touchett, as the boy ran past him.

From The Doomsman by Sutphen, Van Tassel