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treadwheel

/ˈtred.wiːl/

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noun

/ˈtred.wiːl/C2formalobsolete
  • ruМельница или механизм, приводимый в движение весом людей или животных, идущих по круговой ленте или поднимающихся по ступеням.

A mill or mechanism that is powered by the weight of people or animals walking on a circular belt or climbing steps.

  1. A mill powered by walkingC2formal

    A mill or machine that is operated by the weight of people or animals walking on a circular belt or climbing steps, causing it to rotate.

    ruТопчак

    • The prisoners were forced to operate the treadwheel as a form of punishment.
    • In ancient times, a treadwheel was used to lift heavy stones for construction.
    • The treadwheel was powered by a donkey walking in circles.

    Synonymstread-wheeltreadmill

Forms
  • treadwheels plural form
  • treadwheels' possessive plural form
  • treadwheel's possessive singular form