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tailwater

/ˈteɪlˌwɔːtə/

/ˈteɪlˌwɔtər/

tailwaternoun

tailwaters

Translations

подпорная вода

The tailwater from the dam is used for irrigation.

Подпорная вода от плотины используется для орошения.

Definitions

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

/ˈteɪlˌwɔːtə/

/ˈteɪlˌwɔtər/

Used attributively in technical contexts, e.g., 'tailwater habitat', to modify another noun.

Definitions

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.