Meaning of water wheel in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

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  1. Noun

    water wheel

    Definitions

    1. a wheel with buckets attached to its rim

    Examples

    • « raises water from a stream or pond »
  2. 2. a wheel that rotates by direct action of water

    Examples

    • « a simple turbine »

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