weir in Italian
weir in Italian is stramazzo, cateratta — weir means a low dam built across a river or stream to control the water level or the rate of flow.
weir in Italian
stramazzo
An adjustable dam placed across a river to regulate the flow of water downstream.
cateratta
An adjustable dam placed across a river to regulate the flow of water downstream.
What does "weir" mean?
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noun A low dam built across a river or stream to control the water level or the rate of flow.
"The old mill still gets its power from the weir just below the bridge."
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noun A fence or barrier set across a river to trap fish.
"Ancient fishing weirs made of woven branches have been found along the riverbank."
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weir in a sentence
- The old mill still gets its power from the weir just below the bridge.
- Salmon leap over the weir on their way upstream to spawn.
- Ancient fishing weirs made of woven branches have been found along the riverbank.
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What is "weir" in Italian?
"weir" in Italian is stramazzo, cateratta. weir means: A low dam built across a river or stream to control the water level or the rate of flow.
How do you use "weir" in a sentence?
Example: "The old mill still gets its power from the weir just below the bridge." In Italian, "weir" is stramazzo, cateratta.
Are there other ways to say "weir" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "weir": stramazzo, cateratta.
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