Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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floodgate | Yes | No | No | No |
regulator | Yes | No | No | No |
floodgate (noun) | regulator (noun) |
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regulator consisting of a valve or gate that controls the rate of water flow through a sluice | any of various controls or devices for regulating or controlling fluid flow, pressure, temperature, etc. |
something that restrains a flood or outpouring | a control that maintains a steady speed in a machine (as by controlling the supply of fuel) |
an official responsible for control and supervision of a particular activity or area of public interest |