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waterwheel
noun wa·ter·wheel \-ˌhwēl, -ˌwēl\
: a usually large wooden or metal wheel that is turned by the force of water flowing against it
Full Definition of WATERWHEEL
1
: a wheel made to rotate by direct action of water
2
: a wheel for raising water
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First Known Use of WATERWHEEL
15th century
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WATERWHEEL Defined for Kids
waterwheel
noun wa·ter·wheel \ˈwȯ-tər-ˌhwēl, ˈwä-, -ˌwēl\
Definition of WATERWHEEL for Kids
: a wheel turned by a flow of water against it
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