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waterwheel

DEFINITIONS OF: waterwheel

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n a wheel that rotates by direct action of water; a simple turbine

Synonyms:
water wheel
Types:
mill wheel, millwheel
water wheel that is used to drive machinery in a mill
noria
a water wheel with buckets attached to the rim; used to raise water for transfer to an irrigation channel
Type of:
wheel
a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)

n a wheel with buckets attached to its rim; raises water from a stream or pond

Synonyms:
water wheel
Type of:
wheel
a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
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