Environmental Engineering Terms

noun a sluice or gate that controls the flow of water in a dyke or levee

• The aboideau was built to control the flow of water in the irrigation system.
• We need to make sure the aboideau is working properly before the next heavy rain.
• I heard they're fixing up the aboideau down by the creek.
• She built an emotional aboideau to protect herself from getting hurt again.

verb Aerating is the present participle form of the verb aerate, which means to introduce air into a substance.

• Aerating the soil is an important step in maintaining a healthy garden.
• I'm aerating the lawn this weekend to keep it looking nice.
• I heard aerating the wine really brings out the flavors.
• His speech was like aerating a stuffy room, bringing fresh ideas and perspectives to light.