Translation of "floodgate" into Finnish

portti, patoluukku, tulvaluukku are the top translations of "floodgate" into Finnish.

floodgate noun grammar

An adjustable gate or valve used to control the flow of water through a sluice. [..]

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  • portti

    noun

    anything that controls or limits an outpouring

    And there are those who are impatient, who wish the floodgates released.

    Toiset taas ovat kärsimättömiä - ja haluavat avata kaikki portit.

  • patoluukku

    noun

    Millponds collected the water, channels carried it to the mills, and floodgates controlled its flow.

    Vesi kerättiin patoaltaisiin, johdettiin myllyille kanavia pitkin, ja sen virtausta säädeltiin patoluukkujen avulla.

  • tulvaluukku

    noun

    gate or valve

  • Less frequent translations

    • sulkuportti
    • sulku
    • sulkuluukku
    • sulkuläppä

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