"run-of-the-river" meaning in All languages combined

See run-of-the-river on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} run-of-the-river (uncountable)
  1. (attributive) A type of hydroelectric generation plant with little or no water storage, which is therefore subject to seasonal river flows. Wikipedia link: Run-of-the-river hydroelectricity Tags: attributive, uncountable Translations ((hydroelectric plant) having little or no water storage): Laufwasser- (German)
    Sense id: en-run-of-the-river-en-noun-ShfllZSh Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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