spillway
Translation
a spillway
Examples
The dam's spillway released excess water.
The dam's spillway released excess water.
Grammar Patterns
the ((dam's)) spillway The dam's spillway released excess water.
Similar Words
Synonyms: overflow channel, weir
Etymology
A compound of 'spill' and 'way'. A 'way' for water to 'spill' safely from a dam.
Memory Tips
It's the 'way' a dam lets water 'spill' out when there's too much.