die Schleuse

Plural: die Schleusen
Noun
  1. the sluice, the floodgate
  2. the gate
1.

the sluice, the floodgate

(In the context of waterways, it's this sort of 'step' in a river with a gate and where the ships get lifted a bit.)
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2.

the gate

(For some security gates for people, but not a general term.)
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How many meanings does the German word 'Schleuse' have?

Schleuse has 2 distinct meanings: 1. the sluice, the floodgate, 2. the gate.

What is the gender of 'Schleuse'?

die

What is the plural of 'Schleuse'?

die Schleusen

What is 'Schleuse' related to?

This is a standalone entry with no parent word listed.

Where can I learn more about 'Schleuse'?

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