Archimedean Screw Definition

noun
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.
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An Archimedes' screw.
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Noun

Singular:
Archimedean screw
Plural:
archimedean-screws

Origin of Archimedean Screw

  • After Archimedes

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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