weirs
The word “weirs” has 1 syllable: weirs
It's pronounced as /wɪɹz/
What is synonym and antonym for weirs?
In the thesaurus, “weirs” has 26 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for weirs along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for weirs
- barrages
- barricades
- barriers
- blocks
- breakwaters
- breastworks
- bulwarks
- canals
- channels
- dams
- dikes
- ditches
- earthworks
- embankments
- floodgates
- gutters
- heads
- jetties
- levees
- locks
- milldams
- ramparts
- seawalls
- sluices
- stanks
- troughs
Meanings of weirs
- noun
- An adjustable dam placed across a river to regulate the flow of water downstream.
- A fence placed across a river to catch fish.
Example Sentences
- The engineers installed several weirs to regulate the river's flow.
- Old stone weirs can still be found throughout the countryside.
- During the rainy season, the weirs help prevent flooding.
- Fish often gather near weirs where the water is oxygen-rich.
- The team studied how sediment builds up behind weirs over time.
On this page you'll find 26 synonyms or another words to weirs, such as: barrages, barricades, barriers, blocks, breakwaters, breastworks, bulwarks.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.