FERRIS WHEEL


Meaning of FERRIS WHEEL in English

Pronunciation: ' fer- ə s-, ' fe-r ə s-

Function: noun

Etymology: G. W. G. Ferris † 1896 American engineer

Date: 1893

: an amusement device consisting of a large upright power-driven wheel carrying seats that remain horizontal around its rim

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