Ferris wheel
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Fer·ris wheel

noun \ˈfer-əs-, ˈfe-rəs-\

Definition of FERRIS WHEEL

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

Origin of FERRIS WHEEL

G. W. G. Ferris †1896 American engineer
First Known Use: 1893

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