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waterwheel

/ˈwɔːtərwɛl/ noun · British & US
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What does waterwheel mean?

noun

A machine that uses the force of flowing water to turn a wheel, often used to power a mill or other machinery.

Example

"The old waterwheel stood idle, a relic of a bygone era."

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