headgate

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
13
Words With Friends
13
Letters
8

Definition of headgate

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. An upstream gate to an aqueduct, canal, river channel, or irrigation system that can be opened or closed to regulate the flow of water entering a downstream portion of the system.
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noun

  1. An upstream gate to an aqueduct, canal, river channel, or irrigation system that can be opened or closed to regulate the flow of water entering a downstream portion of the system.
  2. A moveable framework designed to hold still the heads of cattle for various procedures.

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Etymology

From head + gate.

Hooks

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