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Overshot Waterwheel

A WATERWHEEL where water is carried to the top of the wheel, discharging into BUCKETS on far side, turning it in the same direction as the flow along the PENTROUGH, utilising the weight of water to turn it. Explore other types of waterwheel in our Thematic Glossary.

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