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Vocabulary Entry
weir
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A dam or barrier built to hold back water in a river or stream.
Example Sentences
"The weir helped to regulate the flow of water to the irrigation system."
"Fishermen often gather near the weir where fish are trapped."
"The water level rose above the weir after the heavy rainfall."
V
verb
To construct a weir; to confine or restrict water flow.
Example Sentences
"They plan to weir the river to create a small lake."
"The engineers will weir the stream to improve flood control."
"It is necessary to weir the area to protect the surrounding farms."