Tide Gate

Pronunciation: /taɪd ɡeɪt/

Definitions of tide gate

noun a structure used to control the flow of water in and out of a tidal area, such as a harbor or estuary

Example Sentences

A1 A tide gate is used to control the flow of water in a river or canal.

A2 The tide gate was closed to prevent flooding during the storm.

B1 The maintenance crew is responsible for checking the tide gate regularly.

B2 The new tide gate design has improved water management in the area.

C1 The engineers are studying the impact of the tide gate on the local ecosystem.

C2 The efficiency of the tide gate system has been praised by experts in the field.

Examples of tide gate in a Sentence

formal The tide gate is a crucial infrastructure that helps regulate the flow of water in and out of the estuary.

informal Make sure you close the tide gate properly to prevent flooding in the area.

slang I heard they're fixing up the tide gate down by the docks.

figurative She felt like a tide gate, controlling her emotions with precision.

Grammatical Forms of tide gate

• plural: tide gates
• comparative: more tide gate
• superlative: most tide gate
• present tense: tide gate
• future tense: will tide gate
• perfect tense: has tide gate
• continuous tense: is tide gating
• singular: tide gate
• positive degree: tide gate
• infinitive: to tide gate
• gerund: tide gating
• participle: tide gated

Origin and Evolution of tide gate

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The term 'tide gate' originated from Middle English, where 'tide' referred to the regular rise and fall of the sea and 'gate' meant an opening or barrier.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'tide gate' has come to specifically refer to a barrier or gate used to control the flow of water in and out of a tidal area, such as a marsh or estuary.