堰

Glyph origin
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Definitions

 * 1) weir
 * 2) dam
 * 3) embankment; dike; bank

Kanji

 * 1) dam
 * 2) prevent
 * 3) stop up

Etymology 1
From the

Noun

 * 1) weir, dam

Usage notes
In technical contexts this is distinguished from dam.

Noun

 * 1) a dike or levee for containing water