headgate

English

Alternative forms

  • head gate

Etymology

From head +‎ gate.

Noun

headgate (plural headgates)

  2. An upstream gate to an aqueduct, canal, river channel, or irrigation system that can be opened or closed to regulate the flow of water entering a downstream portion of the system.
    Antonym: tailgate
    Hypernyms: sluice gate, watergate, water gate < gate
  3. A moveable framework designed to hold still the heads of cattle for various procedures.

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