ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Treadwheel

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Treadwheel is a noun meaning A large wheel turned by treading, climbing, or pushing with the feet upon its periphery, as for example in a treadmill.

Meaning

A large wheel turned by treading, climbing, or pushing with the feet upon its periphery, as for example in a treadmill.

Example Sentences

It is so deep no man can draw the buckets on a winch, but they must have an ass inside a treadwheel to hoist them up.

Word Forms

Synonyms for treadwheel

Depending on context, synonyms include treadmill.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include treadmill, treadle, treadling, treddle, footwheel, trendle.

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