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a trap for catching salmon, consisting of a revolving wheel with attached nets set in a river so that it is turned by the current to capture the passing fish. Also called fish wheel.[1895-1900]
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salmon wheel — noun : a device for catching salmon in large quantities consisting of a large revolving wheel suspended in the water and turned by the current to which are attached scoop nets that catch the fish passing beneath * * * a trap for catching salmon,… … Useful english dictionary
fish|wheel — «FIHSH HWEEL», noun. U.S. = salmon wheel: (Cf. ↑salmon wheel) »A good number of chum salmon end their inward migration up the Tanana river in fishweels (Fairbanks, Alaska Daily News Miner) … Useful english dictionary
fish wheel. — See salmon wheel. * * * … Universalium
fish wheel — noun : salmon wheel … Useful english dictionary
fish wheel. — See salmon wheel … Useful english dictionary
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