catchwork

English

noun
Definitions
  • A simple irrigation system, used on sloping land, in which water from a stream or spring is fed in at the top and allowed to trickle down over a number of artificial terraces.

Etymology

Compound from English catch + English work (made of specified material).

Origin

English

work

Gloss

made of specified material

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