presa

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南西部方言 アメリカ英語

(Southwestern US) A temporary dam, dyke or reservoir.

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After the heavy rains, the rancher inspected the presa to make sure it wasn't going to burst and flood the valley.

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(Southwestern US) A temporary dam, dyke or reservoir.

They are equalled in their productive capacity only by the highest terraces on the slopes of Cerro Gordo in the same region, and their production approaches that of the irrigated lands in the Lower Valley. The significance of the presas for agriculture stems from the humidity retention capacity they possess and their ideal location for trapping both soil … and water. … it is very rare that a crop is lost in the presas … Maize is planted as early as February in some presas. Special planting techniques are also applied to the presas to make available subsoil moisture.

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presas （ plural ）