Water Wheel (Noun)
Meaning 1
A wheel with buckets attached to its rim; raises water from a stream or pond.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The ancient village used a water wheel to irrigate its crops and provide fresh water to the residents.
- The farmer carefully built a new water wheel to replace the old one that had broken down.
- A water wheel was built at the edge of the pond to supply water to the nearby garden.
- The medieval town's water wheel was a crucial part of its infrastructure, pumping water to the townspeople's homes and businesses.
- The team of engineers designed a modern water wheel that used solar panels to power its rotation, providing a sustainable solution for rural communities.
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Meaning 2
A wheel that rotates by direct action of water; a simple turbine.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.