Waterwheel Definition & Meaning

waterwheel
noun
  1. a wheel with buckets attached to its rim; raises water from a stream or pond
  2. a wheel that rotates by direct action of water; a simple turbine

"Waterwheel" in song lyrics

See how waterwheel is used in real songs:

  • "12 wooden barrel waterwheel"
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Usage tips for "waterwheel"

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