ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Fishway

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Fishway is a noun meaning A structure built on or around dams or locks to facilitate the migration of fish.

Meaning

A structure built on or around dams or locks to facilitate the migration of fish.

Example Sentences

The weir must not represent a physical barrier to fish migration, both locally and throughout the whole river system. If necessary, a fishway is included in the weir.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include migratory, migration, fishweir, weir, hatch, burrock.

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