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单词 karez
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Definition of karez in English:

karez

noun ˈkɑːrɛz
  • (in parts of central southern Asia) a qanat.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • All of this natural phenomena is also called karez by the inhabitants of Balochistan.
    • Sources of water, such as the mountain streams or the underground karez channels, could dry up earlier in 2004 than they did last year.
    • It is worth buying a bottle of the locally made wine, at 3 yuan a bottle, and taking it on a visit to the karez wells.
    • During the Soviet invasion, mojahedin camped in the karez network besieged the town of Khost for almost 10 years.
    • Possible methods for improving karez performance and needs for research are discussed.
    • In some areas, the karez is a vital link between the communities and the dams built by the government.

Origin

Pashto, from Persian.

 
 
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