호수, 강 또는 바다로 연결되는 도시나 성의 문.
A gate of a town or castle opening on to a lake, river, or sea, often used for the passage of boats.
예문:
"The merchant ship docked right outside the castle's watergate to unload its cargo."
"Historians believe the watergate was the primary entrance for royal guests arriving by barge."
수로의 물 흐름이나 수위를 조절하는 데 사용되는 수문 또는 홍수문.
A sluice or floodgate used to control the flow or level of water in a channel.
예문:
"The heavy iron watergate was lowered to stop the rising river from entering the town."
"Maintenance of the wooden watergate was essential for managing the irrigation of the valley."