[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

sluiceway \sluice"way`\, n.
   an artificial channel into which water is let by a sluice;
   specifically, a trough constructed over the bed of a stream,
   so that logs, lumber, or rubbish can be floated down to some
   convenient place of delivery.
   1913 webster

[2] : WordNet (r) 2.0

sluiceway
     n : conduit that carries a rapid flow of water controlled by a
         sluicegate syn: sluice, penstock
see also:
sluice penstock 

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