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Treadwheel

Definition:

A treadwheel is a device that uses a large, wheel-like structure with steps on its circumference. It is operated by having a person or an animal walk on the steps, allowing the wheel to turn and power various mechanisms.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun: The actual device or the wheel itself.
• Verb: To operate or walk on a treadwheel.

Senses:

Sense 1 (Noun): The Device

This sense refers to the physical equipment consisting of a large wheel with steps. Treadwheels were historically used for various purposes, such as powering mills, lifting water, or even as a form of punishment in prisons.

Example Sentences:

1. The medieval castle had a treadwheel used to hoist supplies up the tower.
2. Prisoners were forced to walk on treadwheels as a means of hard labor.

Sense 2 (Verb): Operating a Treadwheel

As a verb, treadwheel describes the action of walking on or operating a treadwheel, often in order to power a mechanism or perform a task.

Example Sentences:

1. The mill worker treadwheeled for hours to grind the grain into flour.
2. She treadwheels on the exercise machine to stay fit.

Related Products:

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• Treadmills
• Exercise Wheels
• Books on Medieval History