noun
- plural of millrun; the channels or races through which water flows to and from a mill wheel
Usage: chiefly historical or regional; often used in the context of water mills and industrial heritage
Examples
- The old textile mill's millruns were carefully engineered to maximize water flow.
- Engineers inspected the millruns to ensure proper water distribution to the wheel.
- The millruns at the historic site have been preserved as part of the industrial museum.
- Water from the dam traveled through the millruns before turning the massive mill wheel.