millrun
/ˈmɪlˌrʌn/
noun
- 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.
- 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.