by-wash (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈbaɪwɒʃ/
Definition
A stream or channel that flows around or beside a main watercourse, often formed by overflow or diversion of water.
Examples
The by-wash of the river provided a safe route for the fish to spawn.
The engineers designed a by-wash to divert excess water from the dam.
How to Use by-wash
- by-wash of a river (noun phrase)
- a secondary watercourse that flows around or beside a main river — "The by-wash of the river provided a safe route for the fish to spawn."
- by-wash from a dam (noun phrase)
- a diversion or overflow of water from a dam — "The engineers designed a by-wash to divert excess water from the dam during heavy rainfall."
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