headgate
headgate · headgates
An upstream gate to an aqueduct, canal, river channel, or irrigation system that can…An upstream gate to an aqueduct, canal, river channel, or irrigation system that can be opened or closed to regulate the flow of water entering a downstream portion of the system.
Meaning
2 sensesAn upstream gate to an aqueduct, canal, river channel, or irrigation system that can be opened or closed to regulate the flow of water entering a downstream portion of the system.
A moveable framework designed to hold still the heads of cattle for various procedures.
Origin
From head + gate.From head + gate.
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