bear-trap dam (Meaning)

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bear-trap dam ()

A kind of movable dam, in one form consisting of two leaves resting against each other at the top when raised and folding down one over the other when lowered, for deepening shallow parts in a river.

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bear-trap dam Sentence Examples

  1. The settlers constructed a bear-trap dam across the rushing river to capture fish for sustenance.
  2. The intricate design of the bear-trap dam allowed water to flow through while trapping unsuspecting fish within its enclosure.
  3. The increasing number of fish caught in the bear-trap dam led to a thriving fishing industry in the region.
  4. A sturdy timber structure formed the base of the bear-trap dam, ensuring its resilience against the relentless force of the river.
  5. The narrowing gap between the dam's walls created a funnel effect, guiding fish towards the trap mechanism.
  6. The relentless pressure on the bear-trap dam tested its limits, but its ingenious construction kept it intact.
  7. The rhythmic sound of rushing water through the bear-trap dam lulled the nearby wildlife into a sense of tranquility.
  8. The bear-trap dam served as a boundary, separating the river's upper and lower reaches.
  9. The local legend surrounding the bear-trap dam told of a cunning trapper who outwitted a powerful bear.
  10. The abandoned bear-trap dam, now overgrown with vegetation, stood as a testament to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of its creators.

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A kind of movable dam, in one form consisting of two leaves resting against each other at the top when raised and folding down one over the other when lowered,

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The settlers constructed a bear-trap dam across the rushing river to capture fish for sustenance.

The intricate design of the bear-trap dam allowed water to flow through while trapping unsuspecting fish within its enclosure.

The increasing number of fish caught in the bear-trap dam led to a thriving fishing industry in the region.

A sturdy timber structure formed the base of the bear-trap dam, ensuring its resilience against the relentless force of the river.