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weir

noun

A low dam built across a stream to raise its level or divert its flow

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Word Facts

Word length
4
Starts with
W
Ends with
R
Contains
EI
Scrabble score
7
CEFR level
C1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

wɪə

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noun

  1. A low dam built across a stream to raise its level or divert its flow

noun

  1. A fence or wattle built across a stream to catch or retain fish

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