Millrun (Noun)
Meaning
A channel for the water current that turns a millwheel.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The old gristmill's millrun was clogged with debris and needed to be cleared before the wheel could turn again.
- The miller carefully directed the water into the millrun to ensure the wheel turned at the optimal speed.
- As the water flowed through the narrow millrun, it picked up speed and power, turning the massive millwheel with ease.
- Over time, the millrun had been eroded by the constant flow of water and needed to be lined with stone to prevent further damage.
- The engineer designed a new millrun that would increase the efficiency of the mill by channeling the water more directly to the wheel.