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Home » 6 Work and occupation » 6.6 Occupation » 6.6.7 Working with water » 6.6.7.3 Controlling water

6.6.7.3 Controlling water

Use this domain for words related to controlling the movement of water.

  • What words refer to stopping the flow of water?
    dam, block, stop up, divert, dike, flood control
  • What words refer to a dam used to stop the flow of water?
    dam, dike, levee
    • ‹ 6.6.7.2 Conveying water up 6.6.7.4 Working in the sea ›
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          • 6.6.7.1 Plumber
          • 6.6.7.2 Conveying water
          • 6.6.7.3 Controlling water
          • 6.6.7.4 Working in the sea
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