treadwheel
treadwheel · treadwheels
A large wheel turned by treading, climbing, or pushing with the feet upon its…A large wheel turned by treading, climbing, or pushing with the feet upon its periphery, as for example in a treadmill.
US/tɹˈɛdwˌil/
Meaning
1 sensesA large wheel turned by treading, climbing, or pushing with the feet upon its periphery, as for example in a treadmill.
More definitions
- a mill that is powered by men or animals walking on a circular belt or climbing steps
Origin
From tread + wheel.From tread + wheel.
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Forms
plural: treadwheels| Singular | treadwheel |
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Synonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- a mill that is powered by men or animals walking on a circular belt or climbing steps:treadmilltread-wheel