Meaning Weir
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  A dam in a waterway over which water flows and that serves to raise the water level or to direct or regulate flow.
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In hydrologic terms, (a) A low dam built across a stream to raise the upstream water level (fixed-crest weir when uncontrolled); (b) A structure built across a stream or channel for the purpose of mea [..]
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Old English wer "dam, fence, enclosure," especially one for catching fish (related to werian "dam up"), from Proto-Germanic *wer-jon- (source also of Old Norse ver, Old Frisian and [..]
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A low dam built across a stream to raise the upstream water level. A structure built across a stream or channel for the purpose of measuring flow.
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technically a dam; the term is used to refer to the spillway of a waterfall or the opening on a pond skimmer.
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definition – Is an opening or water channel. It is measured by the width. For instance you might say, “ I want the weir to be 2 feet wide and I want water 1 inch deep moving through it” The term is often used to refer to the spillway width of a waterfall or the opening on a pond skimmer.
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a barrier or fence in water that diverts something: fish, water flow, erosive material.
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A vertical structure in an open channel with a calibrated opening that measures water's rate of flow. (See also Flume.)
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A spill over device used to measure or control water flows.
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Methods for discrete population genetic data (2nd ed.). Sinauer Assoc., Sunderland, MA.
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1358-1370.
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A spill over device used to measure or control water flows.
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(n) a low dam built across a stream to raise its level or divert its flow(n) a fence or wattle built across a stream to catch or retain fish
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A barrier constructed to restrict the flow of water from a canal, ditch or other body of water. Water will flow over, but the weir prevents the flow of water below a certain level. Weirs can also be d [..]
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A low dam or wall across a stream to raise the upstream water level. Termed fixed crest weir when uncontrolled.
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1) A wall or plate placed in an open channel and used to measure the flow of water. The depth of the flow over the weir can be used to calculate the flow rate, or a chart or conversion table may be us [..]
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 The small floating "door" on the side of the skimmer that faces the water over which water flows on its way to the skimmer. Adjusts automatically to small changes in water level to assure a [..]
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1. A wall or plate placed in an open channel to measure the flow of water. 2. A wall or obstruction used to control flow from settling tanks and clarifiers to ensure a uniform flow rate and avoid shor [..]
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1. A wall or plate placed in an open channel to measure the flow of water. 2. A wall or obstruction used to control flow from settling tanks and clarifiers to ensure a uniform flow rate and avoid s [..]
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An underwater structure that controls the flow of water. Weir type oil skimmers use a damlike underwater barrier that lets oil flow into the skimmer while holding back the water.
Source: oils.gpa.unep.org

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A wall or plate placed in an open channel and used to measure the flow of water. The depth of the flow over the weir can be used to calculate the flow rate, or a chart or conversion table may be used [..]
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a) A low dam built across a stream to raise the upstream water level (fixed-crest weir when uncontrolled); b) A structure built across a stream or channel for the purpose of measuring flow (measuring or gauging weir).
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In hydrologic terms, (a) A low dam built across a stream to raise the upstream water level (fixed-crest weir when uncontrolled); (b) A structure built across a stream or channel for the purpose of measuring flow (measuring or gaging weir).
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a wall or plate placed in an open channel to measure the flow of water; a wall or obstruction used to control flow from settling tanks and clarifiers to ensure a uniform flow rate and avoid short-circ [..]
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See dam
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In hydrologic terms, (a) A low dam built across a stream to raise the upstream water level (fixed-crest weir when uncontrolled); (b) A structure built across a stream or channel for the purpose of mea [..]
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A low dam used to divert water; frequently built by commercial eel-trap operators to catch eels and confuse canoeists.
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A weir or low head dam is a barrier across the width of a river that alters the flow characteristics of water and usually results in a change in the height of the river level. They are also used to c [..]
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Weir has several different meanings: Weir, a dam-like structure Fishing weir, a type of fish trap
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"Weir" is the debut single by Australian band Killing Heidi. The song became a teen anthem in Australia the year of its release, reaching number six on the ARIA Singles Chart, and remains the band's b [..]
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WEIR is a News/Talk/Sports radio formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Weirton, West Virginia, serving the Weirton/Steubenville area. WEIR is owned and operated by Cody Barack, through licens [..]
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WEIR is a News/Talk/Sports radio formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Weirton, West Virginia, serving the Weirton/Steubenville area. WEIR is owned and operated by Cody Barack, through licens [..]
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This is a list of cricketers who played first-class cricket in England in matches between the 1841 and 1850 seasons. The sport of cricket had acquired most of its modern features by this time and roun [..]
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