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Gyroscope :: Gyroscope (n.) A rotating wheel, mounted in a ring or rings, for illustrating the dynamics of rotating bodies, the composition of rotations, etc. It was devised by Professor W. R. Johnson, in 1832, by whom it was called the rotascope..

Fly :: Fly (v. i.) The pair of arms revolving around the bobbin, in a spinning wheel or spinning frame, to twist the yarn..

Segment :: Segment (n.) A piece in the form of the sector of a circle, or part of a ring; as, the segment of a sectional fly wheel or flywheel rim..

Wheel :: Wheel (v. i.) To go round in a circuit; to fetch a compass.

Vinaigrette :: Vinaigrette (n.) A small, two-wheeled vehicle, like a Bath chair, to be drawn or pushed by a boy or man..

Rotal :: Rotal (a.) Relating to wheels or to rotary motion; rotary.

Bob :: Bob (n.) A small wheel, made of leather, with rounded edges, used in polishing spoons, etc..

Bay :: Bay (n.) A small body of water set off from the main body; as a compartment containing water for a wheel; the portion of a canal just outside of the gates of a lock, etc..

Wheel :: Wheel (n.) A rolling or revolving body; anything of a circular form; a disk; an orb.

Tetramorph :: Tetramorph (n.) The union of the four attributes of the Evangelists in one figure, which is represented as winged, and standing on winged fiery wheels, the wings being covered with eyes. The representations of it are evidently suggested by the vision of Ezekiel (ch. i.).

Rockaway :: Rockaway () Formerly, a light, low, four-wheeled carriage, with standing top, open at the sides, but having waterproof curtains which could be let down when occasion required; now, a somewhat similar, but heavier, carriage, inclosed, except in front, and having a door at each side..

Rotary :: Rotary (a.) Turning, as a wheel on its axis; pertaining to, or resembling, the motion of a wheel on its axis; rotatory; as, rotary motion..

Movement :: Movement (n.) A system of mechanism for transmitting motion of a definite character, or for transforming motion; as, the wheelwork of a watch..

Flanged :: Flanged (a.) Having a flange or flanges; as, a flanged wheel..

Counterbalance :: Counterbalance (n.) A mass of metal in one side of a driving wheel or fly wheel, to balance the weight of a crank pin, etc., on the opposite side of the wheel.

Hob :: Hob (n.) The hub of a wheel. See Hub.

Barker''s Mill :: Barker's mill () A machine, invented in the 17th century, worked by a form of reaction wheel. The water flows into a vertical tube and gushes from apertures in hollow horizontal arms, causing the machine to revolve on its axis..

Idler :: Idler (n.) An idle wheel or pulley. See under Idle.

Breasting :: Breasting (n.) The curved channel in which a breast wheel turns. It is closely adapted to the curve of the wheel through about a quarter of its circumference, and prevents the escape of the water until it has spent its force upon the wheel. See Breast wheel..

Gig :: Gig (n.) A light carriage, with one pair of wheels, drawn by one horse; a kind of chaise..

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