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Definition

noun. a large wheel that uses water to turn and generate power.

Example Sentence

The old mill had a large waterwheel that was still functional.

More Example Sentences

People used waterwheels to grind grain.

Synonyms

mill wheel; water mill; hydraulic wheel

Antonyms

windmill; solar panel

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