Aboideau
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ɑ.bwɑ.doʊ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Aboideau is a noun meaning (Canada, Acadia) A tide gate, designed to protect marshland, so constructed as to let out water at low tide, but to prevent an influx of water at high tide.
Meaning
(Canada, Acadia) A tide gate, designed to protect marshland, so constructed as to let out water at low tide, but to prevent an influx of water at high tide.
Word Forms
- aboideaux
- aboideaus
- aboiteau
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tailgate, tideway, watergate, tideland, floodgate, debouch.
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