sluices

[US]/ˈsluːsɪz/
[UK]/ˈsluːsɪz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.gates or channels for controlling water flow
v.to wash or flow out with a rush of water

Phrases & Collocations

open sluices

close sluices

sluices gate

control sluices

sluices system

sluices operation

flood sluices

emergency sluices

sluices management

sluices maintenance

Example Sentences

the sluices opened to release the excess water.

farmers use sluices to control irrigation.

the engineer inspected the sluices for any damage.

during the storm, the sluices were crucial for flood management.

the sluices regulate the flow of the river.

they installed new sluices to improve water management.

the old sluices need to be replaced.

he learned how to operate the sluices efficiently.

water flows through the sluices into the reservoir.

the sluices are essential for managing water levels.

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