ferris wheel
UK/ˈfɛɹɪs ʍiːl//ˈfɛɹɪs ʍil/
ferris wheel is the alternative letter-case form of Ferris wheel.
Noun capitalized: Ferris wheel
Ferris wheel (plural Ferris wheels)
- An amusement ride, consisting of an upright rotating wheel having seats that remain in a horizontal position as the wheel revolves.
- Synonyms:
- big wheel, observation wheel
Synonyms of ferris wheel
Forms of ferris wheel
| plural | ferris wheels |
|---|---|
| plural | Ferris wheels |
Origin of ferris wheel
Named after designer and constructor George Washington Gale Ferris Jr. (1859–1896) who built the first such wheel.
Questions about ferris wheel
- What does ferris wheel mean?
- Ferris wheel means an amusement ride, consisting of an upright rotating wheel having seats that remain in a horizontal position as the wheel revolves.
- What is ferris wheel the alternative letter-case form of?
- Ferris wheel is the alternative letter-case form of Ferris wheel.
- What part of speech is ferris wheel?
- Ferris wheel is a noun.
- How do you pronounce ferris wheel?
- Ferris wheel is pronounced /ˈfɛɹɪs ʍiːl/ (UK).
- What is the plural of ferris wheel?
- The plural of ferris wheel is ferris wheels.
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