Definition
aboideaus
noun
- Plural of aboiteau; a type of sluice gate or tidal valve used in coastal areas to control water flow and prevent saltwater intrusion.
Usage: chiefly Canadian; regional; also spelled 'aboiteaux'
Examples
- The aboideaus along the Bay of Fundy help farmers manage water levels in their marshlands.
- These traditional aboideaus have been used for centuries in Maritime Canada.
- The aboideaus allow fresh water to flow out while blocking incoming tides.
- Engineers inspected the aboideaus to ensure they were functioning properly during high tide.