| 释义 |
Tide mill
| (a) | A mill operated by the tidal currents. | | A mill for clearing lands from tide water. |
See also: Tide, Tide tide mill
tide millA mill, such as a gristmill or sawmill, operated by a waterwheel powered by tidal water confined in a reservoir after high tide. An incoming tide opens a gate, permitting tidal water to fill the reservoir; when the direction of the tide changes, the gate is closed by hand, and then the outflowing tidal water turns the mill’s waterwheel. |