Archimedes' Screw (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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  1. a device consisting essentially of a spiral passage within an inclined cylinder for raising water to a height when rotated.
noun
  1. an ancient type of water-lifting device making use of a spiral passage in an inclined cylinder. The water is raised when the spiral is rotated
Archimedes' Screw (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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