water screw

Meanings

• noun

  A water screw is a type of water pump that uses the rotational energy of falling water to generate mechanical power.

  - "The water screw was used to pump water from the well to irrigate the fields."
  - "The old water mill was converted into a water screw to generate electricity."

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Variants

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water ice , water ices

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Etymology

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The term 'water screw' is derived from the Old English term 'scrawe', meaning 'a spiral', and 'water', indicating the use of water to generate power.

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Trivia

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1. The first water screw was invented in Scotland in 1712 by Thomas Savery.

2. Water screws were used in the textile industry to power spinning machines in the 18th and 19th centuries.

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Related Concepts

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1. water pump: A water pump is a mechanical device that moves water from one location to another by increasing the pressure of the water.

2. water turbine: A water turbine is a type of turbine that uses the energy of moving water to generate mechanical power.

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Culture

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The water screw has played a significant role in various industries, particularly in water management and power generation. It has been used in irrigation systems, water mills, and water turbines.

How to Memorize "water screw"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the concept of a water screw, imagine a spiral shape rotating in water, with the water pushing against the spiral to generate power.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'water screw' with the image of a water wheel, but with a spiral shape instead of blades.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Water Screws Suck Up Water' to remember the function of a water screw.

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