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Noun: treadwheel  'tred,weel
  1. A mill that is powered by men or animals walking on a circular belt or climbing steps
    "In medieval times, prisoners were often forced to operate treadwheels as punishment";
    - treadmill, tread-wheel

Derived forms: tread-wheels, treadwheels

Type of: grinder, mill, milling machinery

Encyclopedia: Treadwheel