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millwheel

/mɪlwɪl/ noun · British & US
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What does millwheel mean?

noun

A type of waterwheel, typically with a horizontal axis, used to power machinery or mills. A rotating wheel, especially one powered by water or wind.

Example

"The old millwheel stood idle, its wooden slats worn by years of exposure to the elements."

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