milldams

noun

plural of milldam
as in weirs

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  1. barrages
  2. blocks
  3. barriers
  4. locks
  5. ditches
  6. barricades
Noun
  • Ukraine now faces the prospect of punishing winter barrages on its electricity and other energy installations by an emboldened Russian President Vladimir Putin.
    — Ned Temko, Christian Science Monitor, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Bass’ barrages got to Raman more than a few times, leading her to talk over the NBC and Telemundo moderators or even shush them.
    — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of barrages
Noun
  • For wellness and gym access, the hotel has partnered with Spyre, a beautiful collective built in the former Norwegian Seaman’s Church a few blocks away.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026
  • When textile waste is recycled, it gets broken down to its chemical building blocks.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of blocks
Noun
  • The system enables robots to choose different ways of passing through tight spaces, including stepping over objects, ducking under barriers, and turning sideways to fit through narrow gaps.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Among the chief concerns for many stakeholders are the barriers to entry.
    — Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of barriers
Noun
  • Signed as a free agent to help fill the enormous void left by Lavonte David’s retirement after 14 seasons, the former Florida Gator and his golden locks arrived in Tampa Bay facing a challenge beyond replacing a veteran presence.
    — Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Users can speak to HomeView to control smart home devices, such as, for example, telling Siri to close the smart blinds or activate smart locks.
    — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of locks
Noun
  • Hilly woods or swamps with lots of folds, ditches, and creeks are best for ground hunting.
    — Colin Moore, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Those risks can include operating heavy mowing equipment and having to navigate roadside ditches.
    — Susan DeGrane, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of ditches
Noun
  • Officers in riot gear clashed with youths who set up street barricades using burning trash bins.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Low-lying roadways are likely to be flooded, requiring barricades.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of barricades
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“Milldams.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/milldams. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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