burrock

English

noun
Definitions
  • A small weir or dam in a river to direct the stream to gaps where fish traps are placed.

Etymology

Inherited from Old English burg (fort, fortress, fortified place, city).

Origin

Old English

burg

Gloss

fort, fortress, fortified place, city

Concept
Semantic Field

Warfare and hunting

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

Emoji

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