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sluices

/ˈsluːsɪz/

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noun

Esclusas

An artificial passage for water, fitted with a valve or gate, for example in a canal lock or a mill stream, for stopping or regulating the flow.

Examples :

"The farmer opened the sluices to release water from the irrigation canal and flood his rice paddies. "

El granjero abrió las esclusas para liberar agua del canal de riego e inundar sus arrozales.

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noun

Esclusas

A water gate or floodgate.

Examples :

"The farmer opened the sluices to release water from the irrigation canal into his rice fields. "

El granjero abrió las esclusas para liberar agua del canal de riego a sus campos de arroz.

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noun

Esclusas, canales, fuente

Hence, an opening or channel through which anything flows; a source of supply.

Examples :

"The new school building improved its plumbing so the drinking fountains now have sluices that provide a constant supply of fresh, cold water. "

El nuevo edificio escolar mejoró su fontanería, por lo que las fuentes de agua ahora tienen canales que proporcionan un suministro constante de agua fresca y fría.

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noun

Esclusa

The stream flowing through a floodgate.

Examples :

"The sluices near the old mill controlled the water level of the stream. "

Las esclusas cerca del antiguo molino controlaban el nivel del agua del arroyo.

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noun

Esclusas

A long box or trough through which water flows, used for washing auriferous earth.

Examples :

"The old miner used sluices to wash away the dirt and gravel, hoping to find gold dust left behind. "

El viejo minero usaba las esclusas para lavar la tierra y la grava, con la esperanza de encontrar polvo de oro que quedaba atrás.

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noun

Elipsis de wh-

An instance of wh-stranding ellipsis, or sluicing.

Examples :

"Someone is coming to the party, but I don't know which sluices. "

Alguien viene a la fiesta, pero no sé qué elipsis de wh-.

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