Definition of Spillway

1. Noun. A channel that carries excess water over or around a dam or other obstruction.

Exact synonyms: Spill, Wasteweir
Generic synonyms: Conduit
Derivative terms: Spill

Definition of Spillway

1. n. A sluiceway or passage for superfluous water in a reservoir, to prevent too great pressure on the dam.

Definition of Spillway

1. Noun. A path designed to take away overflow safely. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Spillway

1. a channel for surplus water in a reservoir [n -WAYS]

Medical Definition of Spillway

1. A sluiceway or passage for superfluous water in a reservoir, to prevent too great pressure on the dam. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Spillway

spillet fishing
spilliard fishing
spillikin
spillikins
spilling
spilling the beans
spillingly
spillings
spillionaire
spillionaires
spillover
spillovers
spillproof
spills
spills the beans
spillway (current term)
spillways
spilly
spiloma
spiloplaxia
spilt
spilt the beans
spilter
spilters
spilth
spilths
spilus
spim
spime
spimes

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