spillway

[US]/ˈspɪlweɪ/
[UK]/ˈspɪlweɪ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a structure built to carry excess water away from a dam or levee; a channel for overflow water
Word Forms
Pluralspillways

Phrases & Collocations

spillway design

spillway capacity

spillway flow

spillway gate

spillway structure

spillway operation

spillway maintenance

spillway elevation

spillway analysis

spillway overflow

Example Sentences

the spillway allows excess water to flow safely from the dam.

engineers designed the spillway to handle heavy rainfall.

the spillway is crucial for preventing flooding downstream.

during the storm, the spillway was put to the test.

the spillway's design minimizes erosion around the riverbank.

maintenance of the spillway is essential for dam safety.

the spillway features a series of gates for regulating water flow.

after heavy rains, the spillway was overflowing with water.

local wildlife often gathers near the spillway.

the construction of the spillway improved the reservoir's capacity.

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