waterbar

Etymology

From water + bar.

waterbar means A barrier built across a steeply sloping road or trail in order to direct the flow of water and prevent erosion; waterbreak. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 88 out of 100.

noun

A barrier built across a steeply sloping road or trail in order to direct the flow of water and prevent erosion; waterbreak.“Most waterbar spacing, however, is in the magnitude of 80 - 120 feet.”
Waterstop.“A valve type of waterbar therefore is maintained in the stressed condition caused by shrinkage of the concrete during setting.”