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Treadwheel — Ox powered treadwheel The word treadmill, originally a type of mill operated by a person treading steps of a wheel to grind grain, now designates a piece of indoor sporting equipment for running without moving any distance. A treadwheel is a form … Wikipedia
treadwheel — ▪ punishment also known as treadmill or “everlasting staircase” a penal appliance introduced in 1818 by the British engineer Sir William Cubitt (1785–1861) as a means of usefully employing convicts. Designed in some cases to handle as… … Universalium
treadwheel — n. = TREADMILL 1. * * * noun a mill that is powered by men or animals walking on a circular belt or climbing steps • Syn: ↑treadmill, ↑tread wheel • Hypernyms: ↑mill, ↑grinder, ↑milling machinery * * * ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun … Useful english dictionary
Crane (machine) — A modern crawler type derrick crane with outriggers. The latticed boom is fitted with a jib. A crane is a type of machine, generally equipped with a hoist, wire ropes or chains, and sheaves, that can be used both to lift and lower material … Wikipedia
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Treadmill — A treadmill is a piece of indoor sporting equipment used to allow for the motions of running or walking while staying in one place. The word treadmill traditionally refers to a type of mill which was operated by a person or animal treading steps… … Wikipedia
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Camptosorus rhizophyllus — Walking Walk ing, a. & n. from {Walk}, v. [1913 Webster] {Walking beam}. See {Beam}, 10. {Walking crane}, a kind of traveling crane. See under {Crane}. {Walking fern}. (Bot.) See {Walking leaf}, below. {Walking fish} (Zo[ o]l.), any one of… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
