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weir

[ weer ]

noun

  1. a small dam in a river or stream.
  2. a fence, as of brush or narrow boards, or a net set in a stream, channel, etc., for catching fish.


Weir

1

/ ·Éɪə /

noun

  1. WeirJudith1954FScottishMUSIC: composer Judith. born 1954, Scottish composer: her operas include A Night at the Chinese Opera (1987), and Armida (2005)
  2. WeirPeter1944MAustralianFILMS AND TV: director Peter. born 1944, Australian film director; his films include Dead Poets Society (1989), The Truman Show (1998), and Master and Commander (2003)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

weir

2

/ ·Éɪə /

noun

  1. a low dam that is built across a river to raise the water level, divert the water, or control its flow
  2. a series of traps or enclosures placed in a stream to catch fish
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of weir1

before 900; Middle English were, Old English wer, derivative of root of werian to defend, dam up
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of weir1

Old English wer; related to Old Norse ver, Old Frisian were, German Wehr
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It added "the river was running fast and the weir was in an extremely hazardous condition", and three of the participants became trapped after being pulled over the top of the Haverfordwest Town Weir.

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The study found the highest levels of genetic isolation in rivers that were both polluted with metal and affected by physical barriers such as dams and weirs.

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This showed how it is possible to maintain the full tidal range within existing dams or weirs.

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The restoration of riverside forests, natural meanders in waterways and weirs in the mountains would all help diminish flooding, he said.

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The city controls several weirs where water is diverted.

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