fish ladder

fish lad·der

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fish lad-er]
- /fɪʃ ˈlæd ər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fish lad-er]
- /fɪʃ ˈlæd ər/

Definitions of fish ladder words

noun fish ladder a series of ascending pools constructed to enable salmon or other fish to swim upstream around or over a dam. 1
noun fish ladder channel allowing fish past barriers 1
noun fish ladder a row of ascending pools or weirs connected by short falls to allow fish to pass barrages or dams 0
noun fish ladder an ascending series of pools so arranged as to permit fish to leap or swim upward from level to level and thus pass over dams and waterfalls 0
noun fish ladder A structure built on or around dams or locks to faciliate the migration of fish. 0

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Origin of fish ladder

First appearance:

before 1860

One of the 29% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1860-65

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Parts of speech for Fish ladder

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fish ladder popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

fish ladder usage trend in Literature

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