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Definition of Water wheel
1. Noun. A wheel with buckets attached to its rim; raises water from a stream or pond.
2. Noun. A wheel that rotates by direct action of water; a simple turbine.
Exact synonyms: Waterwheel
Terms within: Bucket, Pail
Specialized synonyms: Mill Wheel, Millwheel, Noria
Group relationships: Water Mill
Generic synonyms: Wheel
Terms within: Bucket, Pail
Specialized synonyms: Mill Wheel, Millwheel, Noria
Group relationships: Water Mill
Generic synonyms: Wheel
Definition of Water wheel
1. Noun. A wheel, propelled by running or falling water, used to power machinery. ¹
2. Noun. A wheel with buckets used to raise water. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com