Definition of Ferris wheel
: an amusement device consisting of a large upright power-driven wheel carrying seats that remain horizontal around its rim
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Origin and Etymology of ferris wheel
German W. G. Ferris †1896 American engineer
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Ferris wheel
playDefinition of Ferris wheel for English Language Learners
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: a very large upright wheel that has seats around its edge where people sit while the wheel turns
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