- a small dam in a river or stream.
- a fence, as of brush or narrow boards, or a net set in a stream, channel, etc., for catching fish.
- a low dam that is built across a river to raise the water level, divert the water, or control its flow
- a series of traps or enclosures placed in a stream to catch fish
- Judith. born 1954, Scottish composer: her operas include A Night at the Chinese Opera (1987), and Armida (2005)
- Peter. born 1944, Australian film director; his films include Dead Poets Society (1989), The Truman Show (1998), and Master and Commander (2003)
