weir
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
At the sentencing in April 2025, Stacey said the group "fell down the face of the weir" in no more than 20 seconds.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
The court was also shown photos of a weir the group was trying to navigate.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
On 2 August 2022, representatives from Dwr Cymru Welsh Water visited Haverfordwest town weir with other stakeholders and commenced a risk assessment of the hazard posed to river users by the weir.
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2025
At 08:56, kneeling on her SUP, Lloyd slid down the fish pass in the centre of the weir and was swept quickly downriver.
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2025
Instead, she was carried back each time to the weir, where she clung to a rusty iron ring, waiting for him, her white face vivid against the lurid mossy walls and greenish cement.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
![]()