Definition

A man-made channel designed to direct or control the flow of water, often used to manage excess water or drainage.

Example

The engineers built a sluiceway to prevent flooding in the nearby fields.

Conversation

Have you seen the new sluiceway they built by the river?

Yeah, I noticed it last weekend when I went for a walk.

I heard it's meant to help with flood control.

That makes sense; it looks like it could really manage excess water.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sluiceway → It is formed from "sluice" (from Middle Dutch *sluis*, meaning a water gate or channel) and "way" (from Old English *weg*, meaning a path or route). A sluiceway refers to a channel or passage for water, often controlled by a gate.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'path' ('way') for 'water' ('sluice') to flow through — that's what a sluiceway is.

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