Millrace

Pronunciation: /ˈmɪɫˈɹeɪs/

Millrace (noun)

  1. A man-made channel that carries water to a mill to power machines.
  2. A channel that takes water away from a mill after it has been used.

Examples

  • The millrace carried water to the mill wheel.
  • Farmers cleaned the millrace to keep the water flowing.