molenrad

Definitions of molenrad
  1. noun
    water wheel that is used to drive machinery in a mill
  2. noun
    a wheel with buckets attached to its rim; raises water from a stream or pond
    synonyms: scheprad, waterrad
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    type of:
    rad, wiel
    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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