archimedean screw

English - Turkish

Definition of archimedean screw in English Turkish dictionary

arşimet burgusu

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archimedean screw pump

Arşimet vidası pompa

English - English

Definition of archimedean screw in English English dictionary

n. An ancient apparatus for raising water, consisting of either a spiral tube around an inclined axis or an inclined tube containing a tight-fitting, broad-threaded screw. Also called Archimedes' screw. or Archimedes' screw Machine for raising water, said to have been invented by Archimedes for removing water from the hold of a large ship. One form consists of a circular pipe enclosing a helix and inclined at an angle of about 45°, with its lower end dipped in the water; rotation of the device lifts the water in the pipe. Other forms consist of a helix revolving in a fixed cylinder or a helical tube wound around a shaft

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The Archimedean screw

water snail

Hyphenation

Ar·chi·me·de·an screw