kickwheel

/ˈkɪkwɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A device, especially in ceramics, consisting of a horizontal wheel that is turned by a foot pedal, allowing the user to shape and decorate pottery without needing to turn the wheel by hand.

“She used a kickwheel to create her intricate ceramic designs.”

Synonyms

  • ceramic wheel
  • pottery wheel

Antonyms

  • handwheel
  • manually operated wheel