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floodgate

/ˈflʌdɡeɪt/

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noun

بوابة الفيضان، بوابة السد

An adjustable gate or valve used to control the flow of water through a sluice.

Examples :

"The floodgate at the dam was opened, releasing a controlled flow of water into the irrigation canals. "

فُتحت بوابة الفيضان في السد، مما أطلق تدفقًا مُتحكمًا فيه للمياه إلى قنوات الري.

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noun

بوابة فيضان، حاجز

(by extension) Anything that controls or limits an outpouring of people, emotion etc.

Examples :

"The teacher's announcement about the extra credit assignment opened the floodgate to student questions. "

فتح إعلان المعلم عن مهمة الدرجات الإضافية الباب على مصراعيه لأسئلة الطلاب.