Drain and Penstock

Drain

Drain noun - Emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it.

Penstock and drain are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Penstock" instead a noun "Drain".

Nearby Words: drained, draining, drainage

Penstock

Penstock noun - A long hollow cylinder for carrying a substance (as a liquid or gas).
Usage example: a penstock carried water for the waterwheel
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Drain and penstock are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Drain" instead a noun "Penstock".
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