WEIR


Meaning of WEIR in English

weir /wɪə $ wɪr/ BrE AmE noun [countable]

[ Language: Old English ; Origin: wer ]

a low fence or wall that is built across a river or stream to control the flow of water, or to make a pool where people can catch fish

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