water motor

American  

noun

1. any form of prime mover or motor that is operated by the kinetic energy, pressure, or weight of water, especially a small turbine or waterwheel fitted to a pipe supplying water.

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Etymology

Origin of water motor

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

Frequently, however, the governor will cost more than the water motor itself, although cheaper, yet efficient, makes are now being put on the market to meet this objection.

From Electricity for the farm Light, heat and power by inexpensive methods from the water wheel or farm engine by Anderson, Frederick Irving

The stirrer, agitated by a water motor, or, better still, a hot-air engine, has a series of helical blades curved to give a thorough mixing to the oil.

From Nitro-Explosives: A Practical Treatise by Sanford, P. Gerald (Percy Gerald)

The most efficient form of water motor is the turbine, a strong metal wheel shaped somewhat like a pin wheel, inclosed in a heavy metal case.

From General Science by Clark, Bertha M.

A small dynamo driven by a water motor attached to a faucet, generates the power for the lights.

From The Boy Mechanic: Volume 1 700 Things for Boys to Do by Popular Mechanics Co.

The question of the utilization of water-power 592 had engaged his attention even earlier, and in 1839 he invented an improved rotary water motor.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 6 "Armour Plates" to "Arundel, Earls of" by Various