"bookwheel" meaning in All languages combined

See bookwheel on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: bookwheels [plural]
Etymology: From book + wheel. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|book|wheel}} book + wheel Head templates: {{en-noun}} bookwheel (plural bookwheels)
  1. (historical) A millwheel-shaped contraption allowing a reader to toggle between different books, all kept upright on separate shelves as the wheel turns. Tags: historical
    Sense id: en-bookwheel-en-noun-8DcATGsJ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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