Definition of Weir

1. Noun. A low dam built across a stream to raise its level or divert its flow.

Generic synonyms: Dam, Dike, Dyke

2. Noun. A fence or wattle built across a stream to catch or retain fish.
Generic synonyms: Fence, Fencing

Definition of Weir

1. n. A dam in a river to stop and raise the water, for the purpose of conducting it to a mill, forming a fish pond, or the like.

2. n. A dam in a river to stop and raise the water, for the purpose of conducting it to a mill, forming a fish pond, or the like.

Definition of Weir

1. Noun. an adjustable dam placed across a river to regulate the flow of water downstream ¹

2. Noun. a fence placed across a river to catch fish ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Weir

1. a fence placed in a stream to catch fish [n -S]

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