waterwheel

or wa·ter wheel

[ waw-ter-hweel, -weel, wot-er- ]

noun

1. a wheel or turbine turned by the weight or momentum of water and used to operate machinery.
2. a wheel with buckets for raising or drawing water, as a noria.
3. the paddle wheel of a steamboat.

Word History and Origins

Origin of waterwheel¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; water, wheel

Example Sentences

Imagineering then set out to re-create the original Swiss Family Treehouse waterwheel, calling upon the company’s archives division to dig up the historical structure.

From Los Angeles Times

She went seeking concept art and photographs of the waterwheel, with the help of Becky Cline of the Walt Disney Archives.

From Los Angeles Times

There is a saltwater infinity pool, a hot tub and a koi pond with a waterwheel.

From Washington Post

As a thought exercise, take a look at the waterwheel in the pictures above.

From The Verge

Pathways feature mature trees, native perennials, colorful annuals in situ, and a pond, rain garden, rockery and a waterwheel.

From Seattle Times