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WATER WHEEL HOUSE

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A building to house waterwheels, attached to a WATERMILL or water-powered factory.

Water Wheelhouse (Non-Preferred)

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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.

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