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Sluiceway

An artificial channel into which water is let by a sluice; specifically, a trough constructed over the bed of a stream, so that logs, lumber, or rubbish can be floated down to some convenient place of delivery.

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Conduit 76% connected

A pipe, canal, channel, or passage for conveying water or fluid.

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Flush 74% connected

To flow and spread suddenly; to rush; as, blood flushes into the face.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Flush 74% connected

To flow and spread suddenly; to rush; as, blood flushes into the face.

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Sluice 74% connected

An artifical passage for water, fitted with a valve or gate, as in a mill stream, for stopping or regulating the flow; also, a water gate or flood ga…

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Sluice 74% connected

An artifical passage for water, fitted with a valve or gate, as in a mill stream, for stopping or regulating the flow; also, a water gate or flood ga…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Penstock 70% connected

A close conduit or pipe for conducting water, as, to a water wheel, or for emptying a pond, or for domestic uses.

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Water gate 70% connected

A gate, or valve, by which a flow of water is permitted, prevented, or regulated.

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Penstock 92% connected

A close conduit or pipe for conducting water, as, to a water wheel, or for emptying a pond, or for domestic uses.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Sluice 92% connected

An artifical passage for water, fitted with a valve or gate, as in a mill stream, for stopping or regulating the flow; also, a water gate or flood ga…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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