Associations to the word «Spillway»
Noun
- Overflow
- Chute
- Dam
- Embankment
- Levee
- Discharge
- Bonnet
- Powerhouse
- Weir
- Reservoir
- Crest
- Dike
- Outlet
- Diversion
- Concrete
- Gate
- Fuse
- Flood
- Masonry
- Capacity
- Reclamation
- Flooding
- Intake
- Plug
- Erosion
- Elevation
- Baton
- Gravity
- Spill
- Flow
- Catchment
- Basin
- Turbine
- Fill
- Bucket
- Tunnel
- Mississippi
- Irrigation
- Rouge
- Conduit
- Canyon
- Aqueduct
- Canal
- Valve
- Lake
- M3
- Apron
- Pond
- Debris
- Water
- Bypass
- Sill
- Wide
- Creek
- Storage
- Labyrinth
- Orleans
- Lock
- Notch
- Scenario
- River
- Plunge
- Channel
- Drain
- Queensland
Adjective
Wiktionary
SPILLWAY, noun. A path designed to take away overflow safely.
Dictionary definition
SPILLWAY, noun. A channel that carries excess water over or around a dam or other obstruction.
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