Nearby floodgate Synonyms

Definitions for Nearby


  • (adjective) not being distant in time, space, or significance
  • (adverb) at, within, or to a short distance or time
  • (adverb) not far away in relative terms

Definitions for Floodgate


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