waterwheel
Americannoun
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a wheel or turbine turned by the weight or momentum of water and used to operate machinery.
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a wheel with buckets for raising or drawing water, as a noria.
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the paddle wheel of a steamboat.
Etymology
Origin of waterwheel
late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; water, wheel
Example Sentences
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These produce renewable electricity by harnessing the energy of flowing water with a turbine, pump, or waterwheel.
From BBC
The history of the building also captivated Brendan - it is an undershot watermill, which means water flows underneath the waterwheel, striking the paddles at the bottom.
From BBC
Numerous touches, such as a large waterwheel, which provides a jolt of movement and energy to Adventureland pathways, nod to the original story, which was inspired by the 1960 Disney film “Swiss Family Robinson.”
From Los Angeles Times
But Disney took molds from the original waterwheel to create the new one, wanting the Adventureland Treehouse to truly hark back to the park’s past.
From Los Angeles Times
There is a saltwater infinity pool, a hot tub and a koi pond with a waterwheel.
From Washington Post
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