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sluice

noun/verb

/sluːs/

Meaning

A sliding gate for controlling the flow of water; to wash or rinse with water in large quantities.

The workers sluiced the mud off the street after the heavy rain.

channel, floodgate, wash, rinse, flush

block, dam, retain

sluice gate, sluice water, sluice channel, sluice system

Noun: A written, printed, or electronic record that provides information or evidence. Verb: To recor...

a person who makes decisions in a court of law; or to form an opinion about something

the rate at which something moves or happens

Existence; the state of living; a living creature.

an outer garment worn outdoors, or a layer covering something

Assistance and support in times of hardship or distress.