weir

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|countable}} An [[adjustable]] [[dam]] placed across a [[river]] to [[regulate]] the [[flow]] of [[water]] [[downstream]].
2. {{lb|en|countable}} A [[fence]] placed across a river to catch [[fish]].
3. {{lb|en|obsolete}} [[seaweed|Seaweed]].

Verb

1. To put a weir, or weirs (in a river)

Proper noun

1. {{lb|en|countable}} {{surname|en}}.
2. A {{l|en|placename}}.

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