
Interpret in a particular way, explain, analyze, understand.
eg.The terms shall be governed by and construed according to the laws of England and Wales.
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Man made water channel equipped with a valve or gate for regulating water flow; valve or gate used to regulate water flow.
■ verb
Open a sluice and and let out water;Transport in or send down a sluice.
eg.The water was built up and stored by closing the two sluices to stop the water flowing downstream.