headrace

American

[hed-reys] / ˈhɛdˌreɪs /

noun

the race, flume, or channel leading to a water wheel or the like.

headrace British

/ ˈhɛdˌreɪs /

noun

a channel that carries water to a water wheel, turbine, etc Compare tailrace

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Etymology

Origin of headrace

First recorded in 1840–50; head + race ¹

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Fort Wayne, Indiana-based Indiana Michigan Power says it will start lowering the level of the headrace canal at the Constantine Hydroelectric Plant on Monday.

From Washington Times

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