FLOODGATE

• (noun) regulator consisting of a valve or gate that controls the rate of water flow through a sluice

  synonyms : head gate , penstock , sluice valve , sluicegate , water gate

• (noun) something that restrains a flood or outpouring

  "suspension of surveillance opened the floodgates to illegal immigrants"

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