
Headrace
UK
/ˈhɛd.reɪs/
US
/ˈhɛd.reɪs/

Translation of "headrace" into Russian
headrace
NounUK
/ˈhɛd.reɪs/
US
/ˈhɛd.reɪs/
headrace
headraces pl
The headrace channels water to the turbine.
Водовод направляет воду к турбине.
Additional translations
головной канал
Definitions
headrace
NounUK
/ˈhɛd.reɪs/
US
/ˈhɛd.reɪs/
A channel or conduit that carries water to a mill, turbine, or other water-powered device.
The engineers inspected the headrace to ensure it was clear of debris before starting the turbine.
The volume of water flowing in a headrace channel.
A sudden drop in the headrace caused the mill wheel to stop.
headrace
AdjectiveUK
/ˈhɛd.reɪs/
US
/ˈhɛd.reɪs/
Relating to or serving as a headrace channel that conveys water to a turbine or mill.
Construction of the headrace tunnel took three years.