Waterwheel (noun)

A wheel that is powered by the flow of water, often used for grinding grain or operating machinery.

Origin:

Derived from the words 'water' and 'wheel' meaning a wheel that is powered by water.

Examples:

1. The waterwheel was a common device in medieval Europe, used to power mills and other machinery.
2. The waterwheel was a marvel of engineering, harnessing the power of water to perform useful work.
3. The waterwheel was an important source of energy for early industrial societies, providing power for a variety of purposes.
4. The waterwheel was a symbol of progress and prosperity, with the turning wheel representing the power and potential of the water that flowed through it.
5. The waterwheel was a reminder of the importance of water as a source of life and power, inspiring people to harness its energy and put it to use.