English Explanatory Dictionary

tide gate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An opening through which water may flow freely when the tide moves in one direction, but which closes automatically and prevents the water from flowing in the other direction.
  2. A place where the tide runs with great velocity, as through a gate.

Word forms

tide gate tide gates
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