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
The project included replacing sections of the penstock, installing new vent piping and constructing a new concrete thrust block.
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Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
3 July 2026
That plate sealed the opening of the penstock (water delivery tube) and holds back water from the reservoir.
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Logan Smith,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2026
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
3 July 2026
That plate sealed the opening of the penstock (water delivery tube) and holds back water from the reservoir.
—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for penstock
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Anxiety rises in Moscow Russian media have reported that people are waiting up to 18 hours in lines at the pump, with internet memes popping up, one showing people setting up tables with drinks and shisha pipes next to their stationary cars.
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Nothing ruins a good karaoke night like that one friend who wants to show off their Mariah Carey–level pipes.
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Is entrepreneurial-minded, understands there will be a lot of heavy lifting, and is naturally eager to be a conduit for the feedback loop.
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Now, with the recent release of the MPC One G2, MPC Live III Retro, and MPC Key 37 G2, Akai has repositioned itself as a conduit between producers and musicians of all ages, with products built for the past, present, and future.
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Lying in a hospital bed, the breathing tube attached to her neck sometimes came loose, triggering an alarm.
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It’s designed to support up to two AMS 2 Pro units simultaneously, expanding the printer’s available material pool without constantly rerouting Bowden tubes by hand.
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The white floral print channels the actress’s effortless aesthetic, and the easy-to-style design can be paired with tank tops, T-shirts, or even worn as a strapless swimsuit cover-up for beach days and vacations.
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How to watch America's Block Party from home Each block party event may host livestreams on their sites and social media channels.
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“Penstock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/penstock. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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