Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the phrase
Head Gate.
Head Gate - as a noun
Regulator consisting of a valve or gate that controls the rate of water flow through a sluice
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
floodgatepenstocksluice valvesluicegatewater gateA gate upstream from a lock or canal that is used to control the flow of water at the upper end
Example Sentences
"The cow was easily guided into the head gate for milking."
"The rancher repaired the broken latch on the head gate."
"The veterinarian examined the horse while it was held in the head gate."
"The sheep got stuck in the head gate and had to be carefully freed."
"The farmer installed a new head gate to better control the livestock."