Penstock

Pronunciation: /ˈpɛnˌstɑk/

Definitions of penstock

noun a channel or pipe that carries water to a waterwheel or turbine in a hydroelectric power plant

Example Sentences

A1 A penstock is a pipe or channel that carries water to a water wheel.

A2 The penstock controls the flow of water to the hydroelectric power plant.

B1 The penstock was damaged during the storm and needed to be repaired.

B2 The engineers inspected the penstock for any signs of wear and tear.

C1 The construction of the penstock required precise measurements and calculations.

C2 The penstock project was completed ahead of schedule and under budget.

Examples of penstock in a Sentence

formal The penstock is a crucial component of the hydroelectric power plant.

informal Make sure to close the penstock before starting the turbine.

slang I can't believe the penstock got clogged again, what a pain.

figurative She kept her emotions tightly controlled, like a penstock holding back water.

Grammatical Forms of penstock

• plural: penstocks
• comparative: more penstock
• superlative: most penstock
• present tense: penstock
• future tense: will penstock
• perfect tense: have penstocked
• continuous tense: is penstocking
• singular: penstock
• positive degree: penstock
• infinitive: to penstock
• gerund: penstocking
• participle: penstocked

Origin and Evolution of penstock

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'penstock' originated from Middle English, derived from the words 'penne' meaning enclosure and 'stok' meaning a barrier or stopper.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a sluice gate or valve used to control the flow of water in a mill or other hydraulic system, the term 'penstock' has evolved to also include the pipes or conduits that carry water to a turbine in a hydroelectric power plant.