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单词 pentrough
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Definition of pentrough in English:

pentrough

(also pentrow)
noun ˈpɛntrɒf
historical
  • A trough, channel, or conduit, usually made of wooden boards, for conveying water from a weir, dam, etc., to the top of the wheel in a watermill.

Origin

Late 18th century; earliest use found in Transactions of the Society of Arts. From pen + trough.

 
 

Definition of pentrough in US English:

pentrough

(also pentrow)
nounˈpɛntrɒf
historical
  • A trough, channel, or conduit, usually made of wooden boards, for conveying water from a weir, dam, etc., to the top of the wheel in a watermill.

Origin

Late 18th century; earliest use found in Transactions of the Society of Arts. From pen + trough.

 
 
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