flood·gate 
(flŭdgāt′)
(flŭdgāt′)n.
1. A gate used to control the flow of a body of water. Also called water gate.
2. Something that restrains a flood or outpouring: The ruling opened the floodgates to refugees seeking asylum.
- recessionary
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