millrace

noun

mill·race | \ ˈmil-ˌrās

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Definition of millrace

: a canal in which water flows to and from a mill wheel also : the current that drives the wheel

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Recent Examples on the Web According to the North Branford Land Conservation Trust, the dam and millrace in the area dates back to 1761 and over its history was used to power a lumber mill, cider mill, grist mill and a factory that produced ax handles. — Peter Marteka, courant.com, "North Farms A Bicentennial Preserve," 25 Feb. 2018

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“Millrace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/millrace. Accessed 5 Mar. 2021.

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