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FLUTTER-WHEEL

\flˈʌtəwˈiːl], \flˈʌtəwˈiːl], \f_l_ˈʌ_t_ə_w_ˈiː_l]\

Definitions of FLUTTER-WHEEL

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language

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A water-wheel of moderate size placed at the bottom of a chute; so called from its rapid motion.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

A peculiar sort of wheel connected with a chute.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

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