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weir
nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ɐˈkudɨ/a·çu·de
Definition
1A small dam built in a watercourse to impound water, usually for irrigation, fish farming, or milling.
Usage examples
“The old weir on the farm still supplies water for the vegetable garden.”
“Ducks swam peacefully in the weir.”
Common combinations
weir in the riverto fish in the weirwater from the weir