Dictionary
Thesaurus
Sentence Examples

Dictionary Home » Dictionary Definitions » spillway

spillway

Listen See in a sentence

(-wā′)

☆

noun

a passageway or channel to carry off excess water, as around a dam

Origin: spill + way

See spillway in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A channel for an overflow of water, as from a reservoir.

Learn more about spillway

spillway in a sentence

link/cite print suggestion box

More from YD

spin angular momentum

About YourDictionary Advertisers Contact Us Privacy Policy Terms of Use Help
© 1996-2013 LoveToKnow, Corp. All Rights Reserved. Audio pronunciation provided by LoveToKnow, Corp.