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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

millrace

/mɪlˈreɪs/ noun · British & US
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What does millrace mean?

noun

A channel or course of water, especially one that is artificially constructed to supply power to a mill. A millrace is a watercourse that carries water from a source, such as a river or lake, to a mill.

Example

"The millrace was built to power the old gristmill that stood on the outskirts of the village."

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