noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The part of a millrace that brings water to the millwheel.
2. 2
   a waterway that feeds water to a mill or water wheel or turbine wordnet
3. 3
   A time trial in the sport of rowing.

Synonyms

All synonyms

aqueductbedcanalculvertflumegulch

Etymology

From head + race.

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