The plural form of headgate; multiple gates or valves controlling water flow in irrigation or water systems.
Simply the plural form of headgate, formed by adding the standard English plural suffix '-s'.
In California's Central Valley, hundreds of headgates work in perfect coordination—turn one, and thousands of farms adjust their watering schedules. It's like an orchestra where each valve is an instrument.
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