Weir

Pronunciation: /wɪər/

Definitions of weir

noun a low dam built across a river to raise the level of water upstream or regulate its flow

Example Sentences

A1 The weir in the river helps control the water flow.

A2 The fisherman set up his net near the weir to catch fish.

B1 The weir was built centuries ago to divert water for irrigation purposes.

B2 The engineering team designed a new weir to improve flood control in the area.

C1 The weir is an essential part of the hydrological system in this region.

C2 The ancient weir still stands as a testament to the ingenuity of past civilizations.

Examples of weir in a Sentence

formal The engineers constructed a weir to control the water flow in the river.

informal We found a cool spot to swim near the weir.

slang Let's hang out by the weir and chill.

figurative The weir in our relationship was finally resolved through open communication.

Grammatical Forms of weir

• past tense: weired
• plural: weirs
• comparative: more weir
• superlative: most weir
• present tense: weir
• future tense: will weir
• perfect tense: have weired
• continuous tense: is weiring
• singular: weir
• positive degree: weir
• infinitive: to weir
• gerund: weiring
• participle: weired

Origin and Evolution of weir

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'weir' originated from Old English 'wer', which means a dam or fence to catch fish.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'weir' has retained its original meaning of a barrier across a river to control the flow of water, but it has also come to be used more broadly to refer to any barrier or structure used to trap or divert water.