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Treadwheel

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Tread´wheel`
n.1.A wheel turned by persons or animals, by treading, climbing, or pushing with the feet, upon its periphery or face. See Treadmill.
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Noun1.Treadwheel - a mill that is powered by men or animals walking on a circular belt or climbing stepstreadwheel - a mill that is powered by men or animals walking on a circular belt or climbing steps
tread-wheel, treadmill
milling machinery, grinder, mill - machinery that processes materials by grinding or crushing
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