Ferris wheel
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〘 noun 〙 A device that hangs many boxes for spectators around a large waterwheel-like wheel and moves them gradually to higher places by power, allowing visitors to enjoy the view. It is often installed in amusement parks. ※Poppy (1907)〈Natsume Soseki〉 14 "The inventor of the Ferris wheel was a sarcastic philosopher." Source: The Selected Edition of the Japanese Language Dictionary About the Selected Edition of the Japanese Language Dictionary Information |
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〘名〙 大きな水車風の車輪の周辺に、見物客を乗せる多くの箱をつるし、動力でしだいに高い所に移動させ、眺めを楽しませる装置。遊園地などに多く設ける。※虞美人草（1907）〈夏目漱石〉一四「観覧車(クヮンランシャ)を発明したものは皮肉な哲学者である」
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