Water Gate

Pronunciation: /ˈwɔːtər ɡeɪt/

Definitions of water gate

noun a structure used to control the flow of water, such as a gate in a dam or canal

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a water gate at the park.

A2 The water gate was closed to control the flow of water.

B1 The water gate at the dam helps regulate the water levels in the reservoir.

B2 The engineers are working on repairing the water gate to prevent flooding.

C1 The intricate design of the water gate allows for precise control of water flow.

C2 The historical significance of the water gate dates back to ancient civilizations.

Examples of water gate in a Sentence

formal The water gate at the dam controls the flow of water into the reservoir.

informal Don't forget to close the water gate after you're done watering the garden.

slang I accidentally left the water gate open and flooded the yard.

figurative The scandal was like opening a water gate of corruption in the government.

Grammatical Forms of water gate

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

Origin and Evolution of water gate

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The term 'water gate' originated from the Middle English word 'watergate' which referred to a gate or valve used to control the flow of water.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'water gate' came to be associated with the Watergate scandal in the 1970s, where the name of the Watergate complex in Washington, D.C. became synonymous with political corruption and cover-ups. This event significantly altered the meaning and connotation of the term.