tresche

/ˈtrɛʃ/ or /ˈtʊrʃ/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of sluice or flume, typically used for separating gold from soil or gravel in mining, or a shallow channel used for irrigation.

“The old miner used a tresche to separate the gold from the gravel.”

Synonyms

  • chute
  • flume
  • sluice

Antonyms

  • barrier
  • dam