millrun

/ˈmɪlˌrʌn/
noun
  1. The channel or race through which water flows to a mill wheel.
    • The old millrun was clogged with leaves and branches.
    • A stone bridge crossed the millrun just above the mill.
    • They cleared the millrun to increase the water flow to the wheel.
  2. The water flowing through such a channel.
    • During the drought, the millrun slowed to a trickle.
    • The force of the millrun powered the entire grinding operation.
    • The millrun turned the wheel steadily throughout the day.
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