Definisjon av penstock

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Noun

penstock - conduit that carries a rapid flow of water controlled by a sluicegate
sluice, sluiceway
conduit a passage (a pipe or tunnel) through which water or electric wires can pass; "the computers were connected through a system of conduits"
penstock - regulator consisting of a valve or gate that controls the rate of water flow through a sluice
sluicegate, sluice valve, floodgate, head gate, water gate
regulator any of various controls or devices for regulating or controlling fluid flow, pressure, temperature, etc.
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Substantiv

penstock - A sluice or pipe which allows the controlled flow of water from behind a dam, typically routing it to a turbine of a power plant.
penstock - The barrel of a wooden pump.

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