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| 1. | a conduit that supplies water to a hydroelectric power plant |
| 2. | a channel bringing water from the head gates to a water wheel |
| 3. | a sluice for controlling water flow |
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Penstock
is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
| the offspring of a zebra and a donkey. |
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penstock  (pěn'stŏk') Pronunciation Key
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Example sentences
Water from the reservoir rushes through the penstock into the powerhouse.
Inspections of de-watered external structures and of the penstock confirmed the presence of quagga mussels.
To generate hydroelectricity, water from a river or reservoir is directed into a large pipe called a penstock.
When power is needed, water is released from the reservoir through a large pipe called a penstock and into a turbine.
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