Ferris wheel
English
The original Ferris Wheel
Etymology
Named after designer and constructor George Washington Gale Ferris Jr. (1859–1896) who built the first such wheel.
Pronunciation
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈfɛɹəs wiːl/
Noun
Ferris wheel (plural Ferris wheels)
- An amusement ride, consisting of an upright rotating wheel having seats that remain in a horizontal position as the wheel revolves.
- Synonyms: big wheel (British), observation wheel
Translations
ride at a fair consisting of large wheel
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