noun
penstock
Penstock (noun) means 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.
noun
1
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.
2
The barrel of a wooden pump.
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Etymology
Perhaps from pen (“an enclosure”) + stock.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of penstock?
"penstock" (noun) means 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 are the different meanings of penstock?
"penstock" has 2 main meanings: 1. 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; 2. The barrel of a wooden pump.