wheelpit en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *kʷelh₁-redup. Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *kʷekʷléh₂ Proto-Germanic *hweulō Old English hwēol Middle English whel English wheel Proto-West Germanic *puti Old English pytt Middle English pit English pit English wheelpit From wheel + pit.
Meanings
- A pit in the ground, in which the lower part of a flywheel runs.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| wheelpits | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| wheel pit | alternative | lexicographic |