Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

fishway

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: fish-way
IPA

19

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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."

Etymology

From fish + way.

Inflected Forms

fishways (plural)

Synonyms

fish ladder

Questions

What does fishway mean?: A structure built on or around dams or locks to facilitate the migration of fish.
Where does fishway come from?: From fish + way.

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