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"An artificial channel designed for guiding water, typically equipped with a gate, known as a sluice gate, at its upper end to regulate the water flow." more

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In medieval times, castles often had a sluice's gate for creating a defensive moat.
The medieval castle had a series of sluices that directed water to the surrounding moat.

Sluice

sloos
nounAn artificial channel designed for guiding water, typically equipped with a gate, known as a sluice gate, at its upper end to regulate the water flow.
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Last Updated On: July 4, 2024
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