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Millwheel

Description:

A millwheel is a large wheel or set of wheels used in a mill to convert the energy of flowing or falling water into mechanical power for grinding grain or other materials.

Senses and Usages:

• Noun: The circular water wheel in a mill that is turned by the force of water, used for grinding grain.
• Noun: Any large, rotating wheel used as a part of a machinery system.

Sample Sentences:

Noun: The millwheel rotated tirelessly, harnessing the power of the river to grind the wheat into flour.

Noun: The massive millwheel in this old mill is a marvel of engineering.

Related Products:

• Grain Mill
• Water Wheel
• Machinery Wheel