Usually means: Valve regulating pressure in turbochargers.
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Definitions from Wiktionary (wastegate)

noun:  (mechanical engineering, automotive, aviation) A valve that allows exhaust gases to bypass an engine's turbocharger, in order to keep from overspeeding the turbocharger rotor or driving the boost pressure high enough to risk engine knocking or detonation.

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