What is another word for millrace?
Pronunciation: [mˈɪlɹe͡ɪs] (IPA) 
A millrace refers to a man-made channel used to convey water to a watermill or a waterwheel. Synonyms for this term can include - millstream, raceway, flume, canal, sluice, or aqueduct. Millstream or mill brook can also describe the channel that runs under the mill. A raceway or flume is a hollowed-out wooden trough or metal conduit used to transport water and direct its flow to the mill or wheel. Canals are artificial waterways used for transportation or irrigation. A sluice is a channel or gate that regulates the flow of water into and out of a millpond. An aqueduct is an elevated canal used to transport water over a long distance.
