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tailwater

UK
/ˈteɪlˌwɔːtə/
US
/ˈteɪlˌwɔtər/

Translations

tailwaternoun
tailwaters
pl
eau d’avalHydrologie, notamment en aval d’un barrage ou d’un ouvrage hydraulique.
The tailwater of the dam was teeming with fish, making it a popular spot for anglers.
L’eau d’aval du barrage regorgeait de poissons, ce qui en faisait un lieu prisé des pêcheurs.
Additional translations
eau de drainageIrrigation; eaux excédentaires s’écoulant en aval d’un champ irrigué.
tailwateradjective
UK
/ˈteɪlˌwɔːtə/
US
/ˈteɪlˌwɔtər/
Used attributively in technical contexts, e.g., 'tailwater habitat', to modify another noun.
d’avalHydrologie; se dit de ce qui est situé en aval d’un barrage ou d’un système d’irrigation.
Tailwater fish populations often differ from those found farther downstream.
Les populations de poissons d’aval diffèrent souvent de celles que l’on trouve plus en aval.

Definitions

tailwaternoun
The water located immediately downstream from a dam or other structure, often used to refer to the water that is released from a reservoir.
The tailwater of the dam was teeming with fish, making it a popular spot for anglers.
The part of a stream or river that is below a dam or other obstruction, where the water flow is controlled.
The tailwater area was carefully monitored to ensure the ecosystem remained balanced.
Excess irrigation water that drains from the downstream end of an irrigated field.
The farm installed a recovery system to capture tailwater for reuse.
tailwateradjective
Situated in, originating from, or relating to the tailwater below a dam or irrigation system.
Tailwater fish populations often differ from those found farther downstream.
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