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tailrace

Syllabification: (tail·race)

Pronunciation: /ˈtālˌrās/

Definition of tailrace

noun

a water channel below a dam or water mill.

Nearby words

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tailoring
tailpiece
tailpipe
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tailspin
tailstock
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tailwheel
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synodic

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adjective

relating to or involving the conjunction of celestial objects …

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