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Word: Millrun

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: "Millrun" refers to the channel or path that water flows through to turn a millwheel. In traditional milling, water is used to power the machinery that grinds grain into flour.

Usage Instructions:

• "Millrun" is often used in discussions about old mills, water power, and historical farming practices.
• It can also be used in a more general sense to talk about the way water is directed to do work.

Example Sentence:

• "The millrun was carefully constructed to ensure the water flowed smoothly to keep the millwheel turning."

Advanced Usage:

In a broader context, "millrun" can also refer to any system designed to channel a resource (like water) to perform work, not just in historical contexts.

Word Variants:

• There are no direct variants of "millrun," but related terms include:
  • Millwheel: The wheel that is turned by the water.
  • Milling: The process of grinding grain.

Different Meanings:

• "Millrun" specifically relates to water channels in milling. It does not have widely recognized alternate meanings in English.

Synonyms:

• Water channel
• Aqueduct (in some contexts)

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs that use "millrun," but you might encounter phrases about water flow or channels in broader discussions about energy and machinery.

Summary:

"Millrun" is a specific term that describes a water channel used in milling processes. It's mainly historical and technical but can be used metaphorically for any water channel used to do work.

Academic

Noun

1. a channel for the water current that turns a millwheel

Synonyms

• millrace