mill wheel

Frequency: 6.99.2 per million words

The large wheel that powers a mill, especially a water mill.

millMILL + NOUN (Sense: for making flour)

Categories:

wheel

Examples (10)

  • The old mill wheel slowly turned, powered by the river's flow.
  • Children watched in fascination as the giant mill wheel rotated.
  • Restoration efforts are underway to repair the damaged mill wheel.
  • A broken spoke prevented the mill wheel from turning efficiently.
  • The sound of the splashing water against the mill wheel was peaceful.
  • Engineers designed a new mill wheel for improved water power.
  • Historians studied the ancient mill wheel to understand its construction.
  • The powerful mill wheel was essential for grinding grain into flour.
  • Tourists often visit the site to see the historic mill wheel in action.
  • The village depended on the functionality of its primary mill wheel.