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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The part of a millrace that carries water away from a water wheel. archaic
2. 2
   a watercourse that carries water away from a mill or water wheel or turbine wordnet
3. 3
   The part of a hydropower facility that carries water away from a turbine.

Synonyms

All synonyms

aqueductbedcanalculvertflumegulch

Etymology

From tail + race.

Related phrases

water wheel

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