slue

/ˈsluː/ or /ˈsloʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A slue or sluice is a channel or passageway for water, especially one used to supply a mill or to power machinery.

“The old mill was powered by a slue that carried water from the nearby river.”

2. verb

To direct or cause water to flow through a slue or channel.

“The engineer sluiced water through the channel to generate power for the factory.”

Synonyms

  • channel
  • sluice

Antonyms

  • block
  • obstruct