Meaning of the word waterwheel in English

What does waterwheel mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

waterwheel

US /ˈwɑː.t̬ɚ.wiːl/
UK /ˈwɑː.t̬ɚ.wiːl/
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Noun

1.

a wheel turned by the flow of water and used to drive machinery or to raise water

Example:
The old mill was powered by a large waterwheel.
We watched the giant waterwheel slowly turn, grinding grain.
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