tailrace
nounEtymology From tail + race.
1
Archaic The part of a millrace that carries water away from a water wheel.
2
The part of a hydropower facility that carries water away from a turbine.
noun — 2 senses
Etymology From tail + race.
Archaic The part of a millrace that carries water away from a water wheel.
The part of a hydropower facility that carries water away from a turbine.
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