headgate

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headgate

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From head + gate.

noun headgates · head gate

An upstream gate to an aqueduct, canal, river channel, or irrigation system that can be opened or closed to regulate the flow of water entering a downstream portion of the system.
Opposite: tailgate
A moveable framework designed to hold still the heads of cattle for various procedures.

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@misc{headgate_2026,
  title = {headgate},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/headgate},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}