Meaning of 'sluice'

noun

conduit that carries a rapid flow of water controlled by a sluicegate

Synonyms: sluiceway penstock

verb

irrigate with water from a sluice

Example: "sluice the earth"

Synonyms: flush

verb

draw through a sluice

Example: "sluice water"

verb

transport in or send down a sluice

Example: "sluice logs"

verb

pour as if from a sluice

Example: "An aggressive tide sluiced across the barrier reef"

Synonyms: sluice down