lantern wheel

Questions

What does lantern wheel mean?

A pinion with cylindrical staves, instead of teeth, inserted at their ends in two parallel disks or plates.

Where does lantern wheel come from?

Its shape resembles that of a lantern.

How to pronounce lantern wheel

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “lantern wheel”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “lantern wheel” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.