millrace

noun

mill·race | \-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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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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