Forebays

/ˈfɔrbeɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of forebay; multiple reservoirs or water collection areas that sit in front of larger water systems.

Etymology

Simple plural of forebay, adding the standard English '-s' ending. The word maintains its technical usage in hydraulic and engineering contexts.

Kelly Says

When you see multiple forebays in a dam system, you're looking at redundancy by design—if one fails, the others keep the water flowing and the power generation humming along without interruption.

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