CONDUIT
A pipe or channel for conveying water or other liquids.
Classifications
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Related Terms
Term | Note |
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AQUEDUCT | An artificial channel, generally elevated and built of stone, and used to convey water. |
CONDUIT HOUSE | A small building over the end of a water conduit or spring. |
LADE | An artificial channel carrying water from a stream or river to a water mill. |
PENSTOCKS | A pipe or conduit used to carry water to a turbine. |
TAIL RACE | An artificial channel, sometimes underground, that carries water from a waterwheel back to the river or stream from which it was diverted by a LADE. |
WATER CHANNEL | An artificial watercourse for the conveyance of water. |
WATER PUMPING ENGINE | An engine used to power a water pump. |
WELL HOUSE | A building over a well housing machinery for raising the water. Often consisting of a DONKEY WHEEL or HORSE GIN. |