run-of-the-river

noun

A type of hydroelectric generation plant with little or no water storage, which is therefore subject to seasonal river flows.

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Meanings

nounrun-of-the-river (uncountable)
  1. attributiveuncountableA type of hydroelectric generation plant with little or no water storage, which is therefore subject to seasonal river flows.

Translations

German Laufwasser-
  • Laufwasser-(hydroelectric plant) having little or no water storage
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run-of-the-river. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/run-of-the-river

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“run-of-the-river.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/run-of-the-river. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

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