The sluice gate was opened to control the flow of water.
sluice channel
Frequency:
70
%
The water flowed smoothly through the sluice channel.
sluice box
Frequency:
65
%
Gold miners use a sluice box to separate gold from sediment.
sluice valve
Frequency:
45
%
The sluice valve needed to be replaced due to a leak.
Idiomatic Expressions for sluice
Phrase: sluice down
Meaning: to wash or clean something thoroughly with a rush of water
Usage: After a long day of hiking, I had to sluice down my muddy boots before entering the house.