noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A weir that allows the escape of excess water from a canal or reservoir
2. 2
   a channel that carries excess water over or around a dam or other obstruction wordnet

Synonyms

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diversion weireffluent weiroutflow weirspillspillwaytailings weir

Antonyms

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inflowinlet

Etymology

From waste + weir.