Definitions

1. noun

A waterway, especially one that connects a river or lake to a lower-lying area, such as a marsh or swamp.

“The sloot provided a vital route for fish to migrate between the river and the surrounding wetlands.”

2. noun

A channel or trench in the ground, especially one used for irrigation or drainage.

“The farmer dug a sloot to bring water from the nearby canal to his parched fields.”