HyperDic: weir

English > 2 senses of the word weir:
NOUNartifactweira low dam built across a stream to raise its level or divert its flow
artifactweira fence or wattle built across a stream to catch or retain fish
weir > pronunciation
Soundswiy'r
Rhymesbier ... tier: 21 rhymes with iyr...
English > weir: 2 senses > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA low dam built across a stream to raise its level or divert its flow.
Broaderdam, dike, dykeA barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea
Spanishcompuerta, presa, vertedero
English > weir: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningA fence or wattle built across a stream to catch or retain fish.
Broaderfence, fencingA barrier that serves to enclose an area
Spanishazud
Catalanassut, resclosa

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