Turbine+wheel

  • 121draft tube — noun : an airtight pipe or channel extending downward into the tailrace from a turbine wheel located above it to make the whole fall available * * * the flared passage leading vertically from a water turbine to its tailrace. [1840 50] …

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  • 122waste gate — noun 1. : a gate by which superfluous water (as of a reservoir) is discharged 2. : a device for controlling the pressure in the nozzle box of a turbosupercharger by discharging into the free atmosphere a portion of the exhaust gases that would… …

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  • 123cas|ing — «KAY sihng», noun. a covering put around something; case: a) the heavy body and tread of a pneumatic tire, made of rubber and textile cords; shoe. b) a frame: »A window fits in a casing. c) a steel pipe lining an oil well. d) an intestine,… …

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  • 124Draught — Draught, a. 1. Used for drawing vehicles, loads, etc.; as, a draught beast; draught hooks. [1913 Webster] 2. Relating to, or characterized by, a draft, or current of air. [1913 Webster] 3. Used in making drawings; as, draught compasses. [1913… …

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  • 125Draught box — Draught Draught, a. 1. Used for drawing vehicles, loads, etc.; as, a draught beast; draught hooks. [1913 Webster] 2. Relating to, or characterized by, a draft, or current of air. [1913 Webster] 3. Used in making drawings; as, draught compasses.… …

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  • 126draught box — Draught Draught, a. 1. Used for drawing vehicles, loads, etc.; as, a draught beast; draught hooks. [1913 Webster] 2. Relating to, or characterized by, a draft, or current of air. [1913 Webster] 3. Used in making drawings; as, draught compasses.… …

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  • 127Draught engine — Draught Draught, a. 1. Used for drawing vehicles, loads, etc.; as, a draught beast; draught hooks. [1913 Webster] 2. Relating to, or characterized by, a draft, or current of air. [1913 Webster] 3. Used in making drawings; as, draught compasses.… …

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  • 128Draught hook — Draught Draught, a. 1. Used for drawing vehicles, loads, etc.; as, a draught beast; draught hooks. [1913 Webster] 2. Relating to, or characterized by, a draft, or current of air. [1913 Webster] 3. Used in making drawings; as, draught compasses.… …

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