undershot wheel — noun : a vertical waterwheel into the circumference of which are set blades that are pushed by water passing underneath … Useful english dictionary
Undershot — Un der*shot , a. 1. (Zo[ o]l.) Having the lower incisor teeth projecting beyond the upper ones, as in the bulldog. [1913 Webster] 2. Moved by water passing beneath; said of a water wheel, and opposed to overshot; as, an undershot wheel. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
undershot — adjective Date: 1610 1. moved by water passing beneath < an undershot wheel > 2. having the lower incisor teeth or lower jaw projecting beyond the upper when the mouth is closed … New Collegiate Dictionary
undershot — [un′dərshät΄] adj. 1. with the lower part or half extending past the upper [an undershot jaw] 2. driven by water flowing along the lower part [an undershot water wheel]: see WATER WHEEL, illus … English World dictionary
wheel — n. circular rim or solid disc joined to a hub that turns 1) to spin; turn a wheel 2) to align; balance; rotate wheels (on a car) 3) a balance; driving; front; idler; mill; paddle; potter s; ratchet; rear; retractable; roulette; spinning;… … Combinatory dictionary
undershot — /un deuhr shot /; for 3 also /un deuhr shot /, adj. 1. having the front teeth of the lower jaw projecting in front of the upper teeth, as a bulldog. 2. driven by water passing beneath: an undershot vertical water wheel. v. 3. pt. and pp. of… … Universalium
undershot — un•der•shot [[t]ˈʌn dərˌʃɒt[/t]] for 3also [[t]ˌʌn dərˈʃɒt[/t]] adj. 1) having the front teeth of the lower jaw projecting in front of the upper teeth, as a bulldog 2) mac driven by water passing beneath: an undershot vertical water wheel[/ex] 3) … From formal English to slang
undershot — adj. 1 (of a water wheel) turned by water flowing under it. 2 = UNDERHUNG … Useful english dictionary
Water wheel — This article is about the machine for converting energy of flowing or falling water. For paddle wheels used to propel watercraft, see paddle wheel ship. For wheels used solely to lift water, see Noria. For factories or industries driven by water… … Wikipedia
persian wheel — noun Usage: usually capitalized P : an undershot waterwheel adapted for raising water and occurring in several varieties all fitted with radial floats * * * Persian wheel noun A large undershot wheel for raising water • • • Main Entry: ↑Persian … Useful english dictionary
