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weir
[ weer ]
/ wɪər /
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noun
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.
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Origin of weir
before 900; Middle English were,Old English wer, derivative of root of werian to defend, dam up
Words nearby weir
Weimaraner, Weimar Republic, Weinberg, Weinberger, Weingartner, weir, weird, weirdo, weird out, weird sisters, weirdy
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British Dictionary definitions for weir (1 of 2)
weir
/ (wɪə) /
noun
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
Word Origin for weir
Old English wer; related to Old Norse ver, Old Frisian were, German Wehr
British Dictionary definitions for weir (2 of 2)
Weir
/ (wɪə) /
noun
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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