SPILLWAY

spillway, spill, wasteweir

(noun) a channel that carries excess water over or around a dam or other obstruction

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

spillway (plural spillways)

A path designed to take away overflow safely.

Source: Wiktionary


Spill"way`, n.

Definition: A sluiceway or passage for superfluous water in a reservoir, to prevent too great pressure on the dam.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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