floodgate

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Synonyms: flood gate, bloodgate, floodgates, floodage, woodgate

Antonyms: flood gate, bloodgate, floodgates, floodage, woodgate

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Noun

1. An adjustable [[gate]] or [[valve]] used to [[control]] the [[flow]] of water through a [[sluice]].
2. {{lb|en|figuratively|extension}} Anything that controls or limits an [[outpouring]] of people, emotion, etc.
3. {{lb|en|obsolete}} A stream that passes through a floodgate; a [[torrent]].

Proper noun

1. {{lb|en|Philippine politics|neologism}} A series of allegations of [[corruption]], [[mismanagement]], and irregularities in [[flood control]] projects in the Philippines during and before the administration of President {{w|Bongbong Marcos}}.

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