Appearance
Use device theme  
Dark theme
Light theme

What is a weir?

What is a weir? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. An adjustable dam placed across a river to regulate the flow of water downstream.
  2. A fence placed across a river to catch fish.
Find more words!
Use * for blank tiles (max 2) Advanced Search Advanced Search
Use * for blank spaces Advanced Search
Advanced Word Finder
Similar Words
Examples
The weir on the River Ayr where the water was diverted into the mill lade was in danger of being washed away in the next big flood.
Mixed news from the Galway Fishery this week, as 13 open gates on the weir meant winter levels in the river.
Through the extensive studies done in the area we know that raising the weir is the only way to go.
The half weir was constructed to keep a good head of water in the river between Richmond and the end of the tidal flow at Teddington weir.
Men are responsible for line and weir fishing, hunting, gardening, and the felling of trees.
Follow the river upstream from the weir for about two hundred yards and you will come to a clearing.

See Also

Nearby Definitions
4-letter Words Starting With
Find Definitions
go
Word Tools Finders & Helpers Apps More Synonyms
Copyright WordHippo © 2024