floodgate


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Synonyms for floodgate

something that restrains a flood or outpouring

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regulator consisting of a valve or gate that controls the rate of water flow through a sluice

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'The water has risen because Vietnam opened its floodgate. It will recede after a few days, so its not a major concern.
Founded by former Spiceworks Founder and CEO Scott Abel, the company also announced USD 5 million in seed funding from Shasta Ventures, Next Coast Ventures and Floodgate Capital to test and develop the concept, and bring it to market.
The dazzling flora sea can be seen from Guanshan (Keelung River No.5) floodgate and the cycling trails along First and Second MacArthur Bridges.
The new building is located in Floodgate Street near the Custard Factory's Fazeley Studios complex and contains 12 rooms.
The second of the dam's three floodgates malfunctioned last week and remained shut as workers continue repairs on another floodgate that failed nearly three years ago.
The round also enjoyed participation from existing investors including Bullpen Capital and Floodgate Fund and other existing investors.
to consolidate their bridge and floodgate construction operations, IHI said.
A COUNCIL has failed in a last-ditch challenge to a workers' equality ruling in a case which could open a potential floodgate of back-dated claims against local authorities throughout the country.
Investigators from the Fair Trade Commission searched some 40 offices of more than 20 machinery makers on Tuesday on suspicion of rigging bids for floodgate projects financed by the state and local governments as well as the state-run Japan Water Agency.
in December, where did "Floodgate," the latest legit comedy by Larry Gelbart, head off to?
His response: "To carry around the notion that if I fail it's going to mean that no other black person will ever have a similar opportunity, or that if I succeed, it's going to open a floodgate of opportunity for other black Americans, misses the point.
A company called Floodgate is offering South African consumers an innovative way to complain to retailers or services suppliers with their cell phones.