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wasteweir

/ˈweɪst.wɪər/

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noun

/ˈweɪst.wɪər/C2formal
  • ruКанал или сооружение, предназначенное для отвода избыточной воды через или вокруг плотины или другого препятствия, часто используемое для контроля уровня воды.

A channel or structure designed to carry excess water over or around a dam or other obstruction, often used to control water levels.

  1. Overflow channelC2formal

    A channel or passage designed to carry surplus water over or around a dam, weir, or other barrier to prevent flooding.

    ruВодослив

    • The engineers built a wasteweir to handle the heavy rainfall.
    • Water from the reservoir flowed safely through the wasteweir.
    • The wasteweir prevented the dam from overflowing during the storm.

    Synonymsspillway