headrace

[ hed-reys ]

noun

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

Origin of headrace

First recorded in 1840–50; head + race¹

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British Dictionary definitions for headrace

headrace

/ (ˈhɛdˌreɪs) /

noun

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

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