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mill·race
(mĭl′rās′)n.
1. The fast-moving stream of water that drives a mill wheel.
2. The channel for the water that drives a mill wheel. Also called millrun.
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millrace
(ˈmɪlˌreɪs) ormillrun
n
1. (General Engineering) the current of water that turns a millwheel
2. (General Engineering) the channel for this water
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mill•race
(ˈmɪlˌreɪs)n.
1. the channel in which the current of water driving a mill wheel flows to the mill.
2. the current itself.
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