treadwheel Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a mill that is powered by men or animals walking on a circular belt or climbing steps
    tread-wheel; treadmill.

WordNet


Tread"wheel` noun
Definitions
  1. A wheel turned by persons or animals, by treading, climbing, or pushing with the feet, upon its periphery or face. See Treadmill.

Webster 1913