anicut

[ˈænɪkʌt]

anicut Definition

a dam made of stone or earth used for storing water, especially in southern India.

Using anicut: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "anicut" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The anicut was built to store water for irrigation purposes.

  • Example

    The villagers rely on the anicut for their water supply during the dry season.

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Summary: anicut in Brief

An 'anicut' [ˈænɪkʌt] is a dam made of stone or earth used for storing water, particularly in southern India. It is used for irrigation and water supply purposes.