TREADWHEEL

treadmill, treadwheel, tread-wheel

(noun) a mill that is powered by men or animals walking on a circular belt or climbing steps

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

treadwheel (plural treadwheels)

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

Synonyms

• walking wheel

Source: Wiktionary


Tread"wheel`, n.

Definition: A wheel turned by persons or animals, by treading, climbing, or pushing with the feet, upon its periphery or face. See Treadmill.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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