flushgate

1 of 2

noun (1)

: a gate or sluice used for flushing a channel below the gate in a dam or reservoir

flush gate

2 of 2

noun (2)

: flush entry 9 sense 2

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

flush entry 5 + gate

Noun (2)

flush entry 9

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!