Word: floodgate
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: flood
gate
Definition: Anything that controls or limits an outpouring of people, emotion etc.
Morphemes:
Affix: flood
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To provide (someone or something) with a larger number or quantity of something than can easily be dealt with.
Affix: gate
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Movable barrier.