weir
a small dam in a river or stream.
a fence, as of brush or narrow boards, or a net set in a stream, channel, etc., for catching fish.
Origin of weir
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How to use weir in a sentence
The conversation was entirely in Russian—weir is impressively fluent.
‘To Russia With Love’: Can Johnny Weir Save Russia’s Gays? | Kevin Fallon | October 29, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTOut athletes—again, like weir—were expected to make grand demonstrations in protest of Putin and his legislation.
‘To Russia With Love’: Can Johnny Weir Save Russia’s Gays? | Kevin Fallon | October 29, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST“I was thrown in the center of this not really wanting any part of it,” weir says.
‘To Russia With Love’: Can Johnny Weir Save Russia’s Gays? | Kevin Fallon | October 29, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTVlad was early to meet Gonick, who was busy filming weir, one day.
‘To Russia With Love’: Can Johnny Weir Save Russia’s Gays? | Kevin Fallon | October 29, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTCelebrities like weir were called on to urge a boycott of the Games.
‘To Russia With Love’: Can Johnny Weir Save Russia’s Gays? | Kevin Fallon | October 29, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
This letter contains the first announcement of the scheme of weir of Hermiston.
The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 25 (of 25) | Robert Louis StevensonTowards the end of October he gave it up for the time being and turned to a more arduous task, the tragic weir of Hermiston.
The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 25 (of 25) | Robert Louis StevensonCapt. Cinnamond is still in bed with lumbago, whilst Major weir is staying behind too.
Letters of Lt.-Col. George Brenton Laurie | George Brenton LaurieHad the boat been carried over the weir you would have been drowned.
Littlebourne Lock | F. Bayford HarrisonNear to his cottage on the river-bank was a dam or weir, over which the water trickled here and there a few inches deep.
Our Cats and All About Them | Harrison Weir
British Dictionary definitions for weir (1 of 2)
/ (wɪə) /
a low dam that is built across a river to raise the water level, divert the water, or control its flow
a series of traps or enclosures placed in a stream to catch fish
Origin of weir
1British Dictionary definitions for Weir (2 of 2)
/ (wɪə) /
Judith. born 1954, Scottish composer: her operas include A Night at the Chinese Opera (1987), and Armida (2005)
Peter. born 1944, Australian film director; his films include Dead Poets Society (1989), The Truman Show (1998), and Master and Commander (2003)
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