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Ferris wheel

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Ferris wheel /ˈferəs-/ noun
plural Ferris wheels
Ferris wheel
/ˈferəs-/
noun
plural Ferris wheels
Britannica Dictionary definition of FERRIS WHEEL
[count] chiefly US
: a very large upright wheel that has seats around its edge where people sit while the wheel turns
◊ Ferris wheels are rides that are found at amusement parks.
called also (British) big wheel