FERRIS WHEEL


Meaning of FERRIS WHEEL in English

[ 'fɛrɪs ]

■ noun a fairground ride consisting of a giant vertical revolving wheel with passenger cars suspended on its outer edge.

Origin

C19: named after George W. G. Ferris , the American engineer who invented it.

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