water gate

Meanings

• noun

  A large gate or barrier designed to control the flow of water into or out of a body of water or a city.

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Variants

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Watergate , Watergates , water gate , water gates

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Etymology

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The term 'water gate' is derived from the Old English term 'wætergat', which means 'water passage' or 'water barrier'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest water gate in the world is the 'Moon Gate' in China, which measures over 30 meters in height.

2. Water gates have been used since ancient times to control the flow of water for irrigation, flood control, and defense purposes.

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Related Concepts

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1. lock: Water gates often include locks to control the flow of water and prevent unwanted entry.

2. aqueduct: Water gates are often used in conjunction with aqueducts to control the flow of water from one body to another.

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Culture

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In literature, water gates have been depicted as grand and impressive structures in various works. For example, in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', Prospero's magic creates a water gate that allows him to control the sea. In music, the term 'watergate' is used in the title of a popular song by the Dutch electronic music duo, 'Strobe'.

How to Memorize "water gate"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large gate submerged in water, with water flowing in and out through it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'water gate' with large, impressive structures that control the flow of water.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the acronym 'WG' for 'Water Gate'.

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