Sluiced: meaning, definitions and examples

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sluiced

 

[ sluหst ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

water flow

To sluice means to wash or rinse with a flow of water, often through a channel or sluice gate. This process is typically used to clear away debris or to facilitate the movement of sediments. It can also refer to the mechanism or apparatus used to control this flow. Sluicing is commonly employed in mining to separate valuable materials from waste or to irrigate fields. The term can also imply a sudden rush or surge of water, used metaphorically in various contexts.

Synonyms

drain, flood, wash.

Examples of usage

  • They sluiced the dirt to reveal the gold underneath.
  • Water sluiced down the hillside after the heavy rain.
  • The farmers sluiced the fields to ensure proper irrigation.

Translations

Translations of the word "sluiced" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น drenado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคพเคฒเฅ€เคฆเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช abgeleitet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ saluran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดั€ะตะฝะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ odprowadzony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฐดใŒๆตใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท drainรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ drenado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kanallฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฐ์ˆ˜๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุณุญูˆุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odvodnฤ›nรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odvedenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŽ’ๆฐด็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odveden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ drennt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะพัะฐั‚ั‹ะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒฌแƒฃแƒ แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kanalizasiya edilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ drenado

Etymology

The word 'sluice' has its origins from the Middle Dutch word 'sluis', which means 'sluice' or 'gate'. This was borrowed into Middle English during the late 14th century. The term originally referred to a water-controlled channel or pipe that could direct and manage water flow. Over time, its meaning evolved to encompass not only the physical structures used to regulate water but also the action of washing and rinsing with flowing water. The usage expanded further in the 17th century to incorporate both its literal and figurative senses, indicating a rush or sudden flow, often of water. The verb form 'sluiced' emerged later, signifying the action of using such a structure or channel. Today, 'sluice' is commonly associated with various industrial, agricultural, and environmental contexts, showcasing its versatility and importance throughout history.