aboideau (ˈæbəˌdəʊ
) or aboiteau (ˈæbəˌtəʊ
)
Definitions
noun
(plural) -deaus, -deaux (-ˌdəʊz) ,
-teaus, -teaux (-ˌtəʊz) (
in the Canadian Maritimes)
- a dyke with a sluicegate that allows flood water to drain but keeps the sea water
out
- a sluicegate in a dyke
Word Origin
Canadian French
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