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breast wheel

American

noun

a waterwheel onto which the propelling water is fed at the height of a horizontal axle.

Etymology

Origin of breast wheel

First recorded in 1750–60

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breast wheel

A. If the breast wheel gave the same efficiency as the other, it would require a face about 2½ times as wide.

From Scientific American, Vol. XXXVII.?No. 2. [New Series.], July 14, 1877 A Weekly Journal Of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, And Manufactures by Various

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