water wheel

== English == === Alternative forms === waterwheel water-wheel === Pronunciation === === Noun === water wheel (plural water wheels) A wheel, propelled by running or falling water, used to power machinery. Hyponyms: flutter wheel, millwheel, tub wheel Coordinate term: turbine A wheel with buckets used to raise water. Coordinate term: Archimedes' screw ==== Synonyms ==== (wheel with buckets): noria ==== Translations ====