shaduf

/ˈʃædʌf/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of ancient Egyptian water-lifting machine, consisting of a vertical beam with a counterweight at the top, used for irrigation.

“The ancient civilization used the shaduf to supply water to the crops during the dry season.”

Synonyms

  • irrigation machine
  • water-lifting machine

Antonyms

  • drainage system
  • water pump