1. streams of water that flow to or from a mill, especially those used to power waterwheels

Examples

• The old millstreams still flow through the valley where the grain mill once operated.
• Engineers diverted the millstreams to provide power for the textile factory.
• The millstreams were carefully maintained to ensure consistent water flow.
• Fish swam upstream through the millstreams during spawning season.
• The historic millstreams are now part of the town’s walking trail system.
• Heavy rains caused the millstreams to overflow their banks.