SLUICE

/sluːs/ ► audio Scrabble 8 Words With Friends 11

Scrabble letter values: S1L1U1I1C3E1 = 8

Definition

  1. noun conduit that carries a rapid flow of water controlled by a sluicegate. — synonyms: sluiceway, penstock
  2. verb pour as if from a sluice. — synonyms: sluice_down
  3. verb irrigate with water from a sluice. — synonyms: flush
  4. verb transport in or send down a sluice.
  5. verb draw through a sluice.

Examples

  • “An aggressive tide sluiced across the barrier reef”
  • “sluice the earth”
  • “sluice logs”

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