| Word | weir |
|---|---|
| Definition | n. A flow regulation device smaller and less disruptive than a dam, usually allowing water to flow over the top. |
| Sentence | Denis looked down, and could discern a few tree-tops waving and a single speck of brightness where the river ran across a weir. |
| Source | “The Sire de Maletroit's Door,” Stories to Remember, p.206 |
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