| 单词 | leaf gate |
| 释义 | > as lemmasleaf gate leaf gate n. a gate with two or more folding leaves or flaps (in sense 7b).In later use, chiefly with reference to the gates of dams. ΘΚΠ the world > space > relative position > closed or shut condition > that which or one who closes or shuts > a barrier > [noun] > gate > folding gate leaf gate1615 folding gates1824 1615 H. Crooke Μικροκοσμογραϕια 236 The torne Membranes..do somtimes hang downe on either hand in the sides by the cleft like vnto values..or leafe-gates. 1893 Minutes Proc. Inst. Civil Engineers 111 110 The superior economy of the caisson-gate over the leaf-gate had been established. 1905 East Liverpool (Ohio) Rev. 14 Oct. 1/6 The strain on leaf gates across such a wide span would be greater than the walls could endure. 2001 Russell (Manitoba) Banner 25 Dec. 1/5 They're saying they're going to put leaf gates on the spillway. < as lemmas |
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