
Sluice
Flow Control
A sluice in this context often refers to managing water levels, such as in dams, canals, or locks.

The engineers used a sluice to regulate the dam's water levels.
Water Navigation
Sluices are crucial in lock systems allowing boats to travel between waters at different heights.

The lock keeper opened the sluice to let the canal boat ascend.
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