Ferris wheel

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Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˈfɛɹəs wiːl/

Noun

Ferris wheel (plural Ferris wheels)

1. An amusement ride, consisting of an upright rotating wheel having seats that remain in a horizontal position as the wheel revolves.

   Synonyms: big wheel, observation wheel

Translations

• French: grande roue
• German: Riesenrad
• Italian: ruota panoramica
• Portuguese: roda-gigante
• Russian: колесо́ обозре́ния
• Spanish: noria, (Mexico) rueda de la fortuna, vuelta al mundo, rueda moscovita, rueda de Chicago

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