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Headrace

Definition:

A headrace is a channel or pipe that carries water from the source (such as a river or reservoir) to a water turbine, allowing the flow of water to generate power.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun

Senses:

Sense 1:

Channel or pipe that carries water from a source to a water turbine.

Example 1: The headrace supplies water from the river to the hydroelectric power plant.

Example 2: The workers are repairing the damaged headrace to restore the flow of water to the turbine.

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