penstock in German
penstock in German is Druckrohrleitung — penstock means a pipe or gate that controls water flowing out from behind a dam, usually towards a turbine in a power station.
penstock in German
Druckrohrleitung
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.
What does "penstock" mean?
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noun A pipe or gate that controls water flowing out from behind a dam, usually towards a turbine in a power station.
"It amazes him still, this effortless journey powered by the fall of water. Water surging through tunnel and penstock."
- noun The tube of a wooden water pump.
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- It amazes him still, this effortless journey powered by the fall of water. Water surging through tunnel and penstock.
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What is "penstock" in German?
"penstock" in German is Druckrohrleitung. penstock means: A pipe or gate that controls water flowing out from behind a dam, usually towards a turbine in a power station.
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