Pitwheel
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pitwheel is a noun meaning A wheel forming part of the machinery in a watermill, mounted on the opposite end of the axle to the waterwheel, and driving the wallower on the upright shaft or layshaft.
Meaning
A wheel forming part of the machinery in a watermill, mounted on the opposite end of the axle to the waterwheel, and driving the wallower on the upright shaft or layshaft.
Word Forms
- pitwheels
- pit wheel
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include millwheel, inwheel, wheelhouse, waterwheel, brakewheel, wheel house.
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