weir

BrE /wiːə/ AmE /wiːr/

noun en → es

1 STRUCTURE [singular] B1

a structure built across a river or stream to control the flow of water and often used for fishing

presurera, presa pequeña

  • a weir on/in a river/stream

Collocations fish at the weir · build a weir

  • The fishermen often gather to fish at the weir.

    Los pescadores suelen reunirse para pescar en la presurera.

2 SPORT [singular] B2

a type of fishing that involves catching fish from a weir or similar structure

pesca con presurera, pesca en la presurera

  • weir fishing

Collocations practice weir fishing · enjoy weir fishing

  • He enjoys practicing weir fishing in the local river.

    Él disfruta practicando la pesca con presurera en el río local.