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fish ladder

A series of artificial pools arranged like ascending steps, enabling migrating fish to swim upstream around a dam or other obstruction.

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fish ladder

(Fishing) a row of ascending pools or weirs connected by short falls to allow fish to pass barrages or dams

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fish′ lad`der

a series of ascending pools constructed to enable salmon or other fish to swim upstream around or over a dam.

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fish ladder - a series of ascending pools providing a passage for salmon to swim upstream past a dam

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