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Definitions for Weir

[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.
[3] a low dam that is built across a river to raise the water level, divert the water, or control its flow
[4] a series of traps or enclosures placed in a stream to catch fish
[5] Judith. born 1954, Scottish composer: her operas include A Night at the Chinese Opera (1987), and Armida (2005)
[6] Peter. born 1944, Australian film director; his films include Dead Poets Society (1989), The Truman Show (1998), and Master and Commander (2003)

Words related to Weir

barrier, dike, levee, gate, ditch, bank, bar, fence, exit, door, port, doorway, shoot, chute, rapids, fall, cataract, grade, obstruction, barrage

Words nearby Weir

weimaraner, weinberg, weinberg-salam theory, weinberger, weingartner, weir, weird, weird out, weird sisters, weirdo, weirdy

Origin of Weir

before 900; Middle English were, Old English wer, derivative of root of werian to defend, dam up

Word origin for Weir

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

Synonyms for Weir

cataract, chute, fall, rapids, shoot