FLOODGATE

/ˈflʌdɡeɪt/ Scrabble 14 Words With Friends 16

Scrabble letter values: F4L1O1O1D2G2A1T1E1 = 14

Definition

  1. noun something that restrains a flood or outpouring.
  2. noun regulator consisting of a valve or gate that controls the rate of water flow through a sluice. — synonyms: sluicegate, sluice_valve, penstock, head_gate, water_gate

Examples

  • “suspension of surveillance opened the floodgates to illegal immigrants”

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