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head gate

/ˈhɛd ɡeɪt/

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C1formalcommontechnical/ˈhɛd ɡeɪt/

A gate located at the entrance or beginning of a system, such as a canal lock, irrigation channel, or railway yard, used to control the flow of water or access.

  • 🇷🇺Ворота, расположенные на входе или в начале системы, такой как шлюз канала, ирригационный канал или железнодорожный парк, используемые для управления потоком воды или доступом.
  1. Water control structure C1 formal

    A gate at the entrance of a canal, flume, or irrigation ditch that controls the flow of water.

    • The farmer opened the head gate to let water into the field.
    • Engineers inspected the head gate for damage after the flood.
    • The head gate regulates the amount of water entering the main canal.

    🇷🇺Головной затвор