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spillway

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/ˈspɪlˌweɪ/

/ˈspɪlweɪ/

noun

1 dolusavak, taşkın savağı countable

Definition (English)

A channel or structure that allows excess water to flow safely away from a dam or reservoir.

Example Sentences

The spillway is designed to handle excess water.

Dolusavak fazla suyu tahliye etmek için tasarlanmıştır.
Water flowed over the spillway during the storm.

Fırtına sırasında su dolusavaktan aştı.

Collocations

spillway designspillway capacityspillway gatespillway flowspillway structure