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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

/ wɪə /

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

/ wɪə /

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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Word 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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Word History and Origins

Origin of weir1

Old English wer; related to Old Norse ver, Old Frisian were, German Wehr
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Example Sentences

The conversation was entirely in Russian—Weir is impressively fluent.

Out athletes—again, like Weir—were expected to make grand demonstrations in protest of Putin and his legislation.

“I was thrown in the center of this not really wanting any part of it,” Weir says.

Vlad was early to meet Gonick, who was busy filming Weir, one day.

Celebrities like Weir were called on to urge a boycott of the Games.

This letter contains the first announcement of the scheme of Weir of Hermiston.

Towards the end of October he gave it up for the time being and turned to a more arduous task, the tragic Weir of Hermiston.

Capt. Cinnamond is still in bed with lumbago, whilst Major Weir is staying behind too.

Had the boat been carried over the weir you would have been drowned.

Near to his cottage on the river-bank was a dam or weir, over which the water trickled here and there a few inches deep.

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