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Ferris wheel
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Fer·ris wheel also fer·ris wheel  (frs)
n.
An amusement ride consisting of a large upright rotating wheel having suspended seats that remain in a horizontal position as the wheel revolves.
[After George Washington Gale Ferris (1859-1896), American engineer.]
Ferris wheel [ˈfɛrɪs]
n
a fairground wheel having seats freely suspended from its rim; the seats remain horizontal throughout its rotation
[named after G.W.G. Ferris (1859-96), American engineer]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.Ferris wheelFerris wheel - a vertical rotating mechanism consisting of a large wheel with suspended seats that remain upright as the wheel rotates; provides a ride at an amusement park
ride - a mechanical device that you ride for amusement or excitement
rotating mechanism - a mechanism that rotates
Translations
Ferris wheel [ˈferɪswiːl] N (US) → noria f
Ferris wheel
n → Riesenrad nt


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