as in pipe
a long hollow cylinder for carrying a substance (as a liquid or gas)
a penstock carried water for the waterwheel
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Recent Examples of penstock
Brenda Burman, general manager of the Central Arizona Project, presented a diagram showing the dam’s eight large tubes, called penstocks, that water normally passes through, as well as the smaller outlet pipes that enable water releases at low reservoir levels.
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Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
River water entered the powerhouse and fell down a system of 140-foot vertical pipes, called penstocks, one for each generator.
—Charles R. Morris, WSJ, 21 June 2018
The penstock flows powered the turbines that turned shafts activating the top-side generators.
—Charles R. Morris, WSJ, 21 June 2018
The reservoir can also be lowered by discharges through the dam’s power plant, but one of the two power plant outlets, known as penstocks, was shut down for routine maintenance of turbines.
—Ralph Vartabedian, latimes.com, 10 May 2017
Equipment: An intake gate called a penstock, valves and pressure gauges, turbine, switchgear, inverter, and electronics.
—Popular Mechanics Editors, Popular Mechanics, 6 Feb. 2017
Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
River water entered the powerhouse and fell down a system of 140-foot vertical pipes, called penstocks, one for each generator.
—Charles R. Morris, WSJ, 21 June 2018
The penstock flows powered the turbines that turned shafts activating the top-side generators.
—Charles R. Morris, WSJ, 21 June 2018
The reservoir can also be lowered by discharges through the dam’s power plant, but one of the two power plant outlets, known as penstocks, was shut down for routine maintenance of turbines.
—Ralph Vartabedian, latimes.com, 10 May 2017
Equipment: An intake gate called a penstock, valves and pressure gauges, turbine, switchgear, inverter, and electronics.
—Popular Mechanics Editors, Popular Mechanics, 6 Feb. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for penstock
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In California, water systems were required to develop their inventories on the public side of the service line from the water main under the street to the meter by 2018, and submit a plan for replacement of all lead pipes and fittings by 2020.Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Jan. 2025
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Deputies worked together to lift the metal grate off a storm drain before freeing the dog, who had become trapped in a pipe.Simone Jasper, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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Rather, art is often a conduit for or a trace of the collective generosity, solidarity, and compassion that provide those in need with care, respite, and dignity.Michaëla de Lacaze Mohrmann, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2025
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The country has notably become an important source of natural gas for Europe, while also serving as a key conduit for Russian oil exports.David Brennan, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2024
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An e-cigarette was found inside a Colgate toothpaste tube at Chicago Midway International Airport.Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2025
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The creamy formula comes in a twist-up tube for easy application on the go.Angela Lei, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Large breaking waves and strong currents may impact harbor entrances and channels causing challenging boat handling.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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District officials will monitor Friday's weather and communicate any decisions regarding closures or delayed start times through its social media channels and website. Mansfield and Van Buren schools will also be closed Thursday due to the weather.Campbell Roper, arkansasonline.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Penstock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/penstock. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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