"waygate" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: waygates [plural]
Etymology: way + gate Etymology templates: {{compound|en|way|gate}} way + gate Head templates: {{en-noun}} waygate (plural waygates)
  1. The tailrace of a mill.
    Sense id: en-waygate-en-noun-7kuimhAn Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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