Waterbar

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A barrier built across a steeply sloping road or trail in order to direct the flow of water and prevent erosion; waterbreak.

    "Most waterbar spacing, however, is in the magnitude of 80 - 120 feet."

  2. 2
    Waterstop.

    "A valve type of waterbar therefore is maintained in the stressed condition caused by shrinkage of the concrete during setting."

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"Most waterbar spacing, however, is in the magnitude of 80 - 120 feet."

Etymology

From water + bar.

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