WATER WHEEL HOUSE
A building to house waterwheels, attached to a WATERMILL or water-powered factory.
Water Wheelhouse (Non-Preferred)
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Related Terms
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WATER WHEEL | A device for tapping the energy of running or falling water by means of a set of paddles mounted around a wheel. Used as a source of power in watermills and water powered factories. |
WATERMILL | A mill in which the machinery is driven by water power. |
WHEEL PIT | The rectangular pit in which the lower part of a waterwheel revolves. |