SHADOOF
\ʃˈaduːf], \ʃˈaduːf], \ʃ_ˈa_d_uː_f]\
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By Oddity Software
By Noah Webster.
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sha-d[=oo]f', n. a contrivance for raising water by means of a long rod pivoted near one end, the shorter arm weighted to act as the counterpoise of a lever, the longer carrying a bucket which is lowered into the water--much used on the Nile for irrigation purposes.--Also SHADUF'. [Ar. sh[=a]d[=u]f.]
By Thomas Davidson