Penstock (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Conduit that carries a rapid flow of water controlled by a sluicegate.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

• Sluice
• Sluiceway

Hypernyms

• Conduit

Meaning ²

Regulator consisting of a valve or gate that controls the rate of water flow through a sluice.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

• Head Gate
• Water Gate
• Sluicegate
• Floodgate
• Sluice Valve

Hypernyms

• Regulator