crabmill

/ˈkræbmɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of water-powered mill, especially one in which the water-powered horizontal axis is turned by a crab, a type of beam with a pivoted or hinged end.

“The old crabmill stood on the outskirts of the town, its crumbling stones a testament to its long history.”

Synonyms

  • mill
  • watermill

Antonyms

  • solar mill
  • windmill