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millrace

/ˈmɪl.reɪs/

Translations

millraceadjective

/ˈmɪl.reɪs/

Attributive use (e.g., “millrace water”) warrants adjective label.

millracenoun

millraces

/ˈmɪl.reɪs/

The millrace powered the old watermill.

Водоток приводил в действие старую водяную мельницу.

Additional translations

мельничный канал

водяной поток

Synonyms

millraceadjective

Relating to, characteristic of, or driven by a millrace (the current or channel powering a mill wheel).

Millrace water pressure can quickly wear down wooden sluice gates.

millracenoun

The current of water that drives a mill wheel.

The millrace was strong enough to power the old watermill.

A channel for the water that drives a mill wheel.

The millrace was carefully constructed to ensure a steady flow of water to the mill.