What is another word for millponds?
Pronunciation: [mˈɪlpɒndz] (IPA) 
Millponds, also known as mill pools, are man-made bodies of water that are often used to power water mills or other similar machines. Some other synonyms for millponds include mill dams or mill reservoirs. These terms describe the same type of body of water, created by damming a stream or river to control the flow in order to provide power for industrial or agricultural purposes. In some areas of the world, millponds are also known as mill races or tailraces. Regardless of what they are called, millponds have played a crucial role in the development of human societies by providing a reliable source of power.
