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from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A cylinder which is made to revolve about an axle by the weight of men or animals climbing by steps either its external or its internal periphery, being employed for the purpose of raising water, grinding corn, and various other operations for which a moving power is required. See
tread-wheel . - noun A pedometer.
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