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FERRIS WHEEL

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does Ferris wheel mean? 

FERRIS WHEEL (noun)
  The noun FERRIS WHEEL has 1 sense:

1. a vertical rotating mechanism consisting of a large wheel with suspended seats that remain upright as the wheel rotates; provides a ride at an amusement parkplay

  Familiarity information: FERRIS WHEEL used as a noun is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


FERRIS WHEEL (noun)


Sense 1

Meaning:

A vertical rotating mechanism consisting of a large wheel with suspended seats that remain upright as the wheel rotates; provides a ride at an amusement park

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("Ferris wheel" is a kind of...):

ride (a mechanical device that you ride for amusement or excitement)

rotating mechanism (a mechanism that rotates)


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