Head Gate

nounverified·updated May 18, 2026

a gate upstream from a lock or canal that is used to control the flow of water at the upper end

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§1: a gate upstream from a lock or canal that is used to control the flow of water at the upper end
§2: regulator consisting of a valve or gate that controls the rate of water flow through a sluice