skovelhjul
Swedish
Noun
skovelhjul n
- a water wheel
- Synonym: vattenhjul
- a paddle wheel (used to propel a vessel like a paddle steamer)
- an impeller (in the form of a wheel)
- a scoop wheel
- Synonym: skophjul
Usage notes
A wheel fitted with paddles (blades) or scoops in a fairly general sense. Mainly associated with old water wheels and paddle wheels.
Declension
Declension of skovelhjul | ||||
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Singular | Plural | |||
Indefinite | Definite | Indefinite | Definite | |
Nominative | skovelhjul | skovelhjulet | skovelhjul | skovelhjulen |
Genitive | skovelhjuls | skovelhjulets | skovelhjuls | skovelhjulens |
See also
- hjulångare (“paddle steamer”)
References
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