penstock
[ pen-stok ]
/ ˈpɛnˌstɒk /
noun
a pipe conducting water from a head gate to a waterwheel.
a conduit for conveying water to a power plant.
a sluicelike contrivance used to control the flow of water.
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British Dictionary definitions for penstock
penstock
/ (ˈpɛnˌstɒk) /
noun
a conduit that supplies water to a hydroelectric power plant
a channel bringing water from the head gates to a water wheel
a sluice for controlling water flow
Word Origin for penstock
C17: from
pen ² +
stock
Scientific definitions for penstock
penstock
[ pĕn′stŏk′ ]
A sluice or gate used to control a flow of water.
A pipe or conduit used to carry water to a water wheel or turbine.