forebay

n. (从中引水驱动水轮或叶轮的)前池

词形变化

forebays 复数 forebays

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    An artificial pool of water ahead of a larger body of water.

  2. 2.

    The distinctive overhang(s) on a Pennsylvania barn.

词源

From Middle English forbay, equivalent to fore- + bay.

来源:wiktionary