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waterwheel Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
A large wheel driven by flowing or falling water, used to generate mechanical power for operating machinery such as a mill.
Usage Example
"The old gristmill on the river was historically powered by a massive wooden watermill."
Weak
watermill
turbine
• noun (Context 2)
A machine for raising water to a higher level, typically consisting of a wheel with buckets attached to its rim.
Usage Example
"Ancient civilizations often utilized a noria to lift water from the river into their complex irrigation canals."
Strongest
noria
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