Associations to the word «Penstock»
Noun
- Powerhouse
- Turbine
- Generator
- Intake
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Stave
- Diameter
- Diversion
- Surge
- Tunnel
- Conduit
- Pipe
- Pipeline
- Underground
- Transformer
- Fed
- Nat
- Water
- Discharge
- Shaft
- Feed
- Valve
- Flow
- Francis
- Plant
- Outlet
- Canyon
- Gate
- Station
- Reaching
- Wheel
- Pump
- Drop
- Steel
- Upper
- Pressure
- Lake
- Mill
- Tank
- Elevation
- Split
- Power
- Storage
- Generation
- Capacity
- Creek
- Miss
- Supply
- River
- Facility
- Fall
- Length
- Carry
- Canal
- Structure
- Tower
- Equipment
- Head
- Channel
- Location
Adjective
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Wiktionary
PENSTOCK, noun. 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, noun. The barrel of a wooden pump.
Dictionary definition
PENSTOCK, noun. Regulator consisting of a valve or gate that controls the rate of water flow through a sluice.
PENSTOCK, noun. Conduit that carries a rapid flow of water controlled by a sluicegate.
Wise words
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