[ slu:s ]
■ noun
1》 (also ~ gate ) a sliding gate or other device for controlling the flow of water, especially in a lock gate.
2》 (also ~way ) an artificial water channel for carrying off overflow or surplus water.
3》 an act of rinsing or showering with water.
■ verb wash or rinse freely with a stream or shower of water.
Origin
ME: from OFr. escluse '~ gate', based on L. excludere 'exclude'.