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Pronunciation: [mˈɪlstɹiːm] (IPA)

A millstream is a flowing channel of water that is directed towards a mill to produce mechanical energy. Synonyms for millstream include race, canal, flume, spillway, sluice, and aqueduct. A race is a channel of water used to power a watermill. A canal is a man-made waterway used for transportation or irrigation. A flume is a channel used for the transportation of water for agriculture or mining. A spillway is a channel used to release excess water from a dam. A sluice is a channel used for mining or irrigation. An aqueduct is a structure used to transport water over a long distance.
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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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But my mother said it was impossible,-that there was but one way to save the life of my pet, and that was to take him down to the millstream and fling him in.
"Stories of Many Lands"
Grace Greenwood
One half of the army I will draw up against them, and the other I will arrange as follows: one division shall steal through the grain fields and cut off the enemy's retreat in the direction of this city; another shall fall on his flank just above the millstream; and the third shall be stationed as rear guard.
"The Golden Age in Transylvania"
Mór Jókai
We must mind what we are doing, sir; the currents run like a millstream, and if we get that reef under our lee, and the wind and current both setting us on to it, it will be all up with us in no time.
"Among Malay Pirates And Other Tales Of Adventure And Peril"
G. A. Henty

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