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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
noun
An adjustable dam placed across a river to regulate the flow of water downstream.
cateratta
noun
An adjustable dam placed across a river to regulate the flow of water downstream.

What does "weir" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. 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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