"sluiceway" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: sluiceways [plural]
Etymology: sluice + way Etymology templates: {{compound|en|sluice|way}} sluice + way Head templates: {{en-noun}} sluiceway (plural sluiceways)
  1. A man-made channel designed to redirect excess water. Categories (topical): Buildings and structures Related terms: sluice, sluice gate
    Sense id: en-sluiceway-en-noun-oqsoYkqH Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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