Pronunciation: /slus/
noun a sliding gate or other device for controlling the flow of water, especially one in a lock
A1 The farmer opened the sluice to let water flow into the field.
A2 The sluice gate was closed to prevent flooding in the canal.
B1 The sluice system was designed to control the water levels in the river.
B2 The maintenance crew inspected the sluice mechanism for any signs of wear and tear.
C1 The engineers installed a new automated sluice system to improve water management in the city.
C2 The historic sluice gates were carefully restored to preserve their original design.
verb to draw off or let out by a sluice
A1 The farmer used a sluice to control the flow of water in the irrigation ditch.
A2 The workers had to sluice the mud off their boots before entering the building.
B1 The miners sluiced the gravel to extract the precious minerals.
B2 The engineers installed a sluice gate to regulate the water levels in the reservoir.
C1 The environmentalists proposed using a sluice system to manage the water pollution in the river.
C2 The hydroelectric plant was designed with a sophisticated sluice mechanism to generate power efficiently.
formal The engineers opened the sluice gates to control the flow of water from the reservoir.
informal Hey, can you help me find the sluice so we can drain this water?
slang I heard they're gonna sluice the whole area to clean it up.
figurative She felt a rush of emotions sluice through her as she read the letter.
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