WATER GATE


Meaning of WATER GATE in English

I. noun

Etymology: Middle English watergate, from water + gate (way)

chiefly Scotland : a natural channel for water : watercourse

II. noun

Etymology: Middle English watergate, from water + gat, gate gate (opening)

1. : a gate (as of private grounds or a building) giving access to a body of water

2. : a gateway or sluice for the passage of water ; also : a gate or valve controlling the flow of water : floodgate — compare gate valve

3. : a passageway for passage of traffic by water

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