Meaning of the word weir in English

What does weir mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

weir

US /wɪr/

UK /wɪər/

a low dam built across a river to raise the level of water upstream or to regulate its flow

Example:

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The salmon were leaping over the weir.

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A small boat was moored just above the weir.

Synonym:

dam barrage sluice lock

a fence of stakes or wickerwork set in a stream to catch fish

Example:

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The fishermen set up a weir to trap the migrating fish.

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The ancient community relied on a system of weirs for their fishing.

Synonym:

fish trap fish weir