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Waterwheel

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n. Alternative spelling of water wheel.

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

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

Word Usage

"The Magenn MARS tethered balloon, which rotates in the breeze similar to an old-fashioned waterwheel, is designed to provide power to small villages in lesser developed countries (think most of Africa)."

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