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
  • Russia bombarded Ukraine last weekend with one of the largest ballistic-missile barrages of the entire war.
    — Mark Montgomery, Washington Post, 31 July 2026
  • Less expensive than three artillery barrages, Colonel Bell said during a June roundtable discussion with reporters.
    — Anna Mulrine Grobe, Christian Science Monitor, 31 July 2026
Definition of barrages
Noun
  • The current middle and high schools are currently located a few blocks north off Armour Boulevard in an old office building that was converted.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Ideally, throws like those on drives like this will become miniature building blocks as the Bears build toward the regular season.
    — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of blocks
Noun
  • Not one of those barriers is solved by a stronger ROI argument.
    — Owen Fitzpatrick, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Keep channels open, reduce barriers and normalize real, respectful dialogue and reward thoughtful dissent, not just agreement or comfortable silence.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of barriers
Noun
  • Mannequin heads stare at you through the storefront window, each topped with a wildly unique hairpiece – one with long, curly, bubblegum pink locks; another with a bright orange bob.
    — USA TODAY NETWORK, USA Today, 29 July 2026
  • Both versions are expected to include FaceTime, music playback, calendar access, photo viewing, intercom functionality and smart home controls, allowing users to manage connected devices such as speakers, locks and other accessories.
    — Paul Lamkin, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of locks
Noun
  • Both townships and counties had authority to tax land thus providing funds for roads and ditches.
    — Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 26 July 2026
  • Some propose walls and ditches to keep people from migrating.
    — Cristina Dorador, The Dial, 14 July 2026
Definition of ditches
Noun
  • Residents print the permit themselves and can create their own barriers using traffic barricades, trash bins, or homemade signs.
    — Marina Lopes, Christian Science Monitor, 28 July 2026
  • Others edited footage of themselves dodging police barricades to mimic the popular endless runner mobile game Subway Surfers.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
Definition of barricades
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