Ferris wheel
Meaning
An amusement ride, consisting of an upright rotating wheel having seats that remain in a horizontal position as the wheel revolves.
Synonyms
Translations
grande roue
Riesenrad
roda-gigante
noria
reuzenrad
ruota panoramica
sínia
dönme dolapPronounced as (IPA)
/ˈfɛɹɪs ʍiːl/
Etymology
Named after designer and constructor George Washington Gale Ferris Jr. (1859–1896) who built the first such wheel.
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