headrace

English

noun
Definitions
  • The part of a millrace that brings water to the millwheel.
  • A time trial in the sport of rowing.

Etymology

Compound from English head (-hood, noun, hood, foremost, or leading part, topmost, suffix indicating a fan enthusiast) + English race (fruits, having a characteristic taste, etc).

Origin

English

race

Gloss

fruits, having a characteristic taste, etc

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