- shadoof
- also shaduf noun Etymology: Arabic shādūf Date: 1836 a counterbalanced sweep used since ancient times especially in Egypt for raising water (as for irrigation)
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Shadoof — Sha*doof (sh[.a]*d[=oo]f ), n. [Ar. sh[=a]d[=u]f.] A machine, resembling a well sweep, used in Egypt for raising water from the Nile for irrigation. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
shadoof — [shä do͞of′] n. [Ar shādūf] a device consisting of a long, pivoted pole with a bucket on one end and a weight on the other, used in the Near East for raising water, esp. in irrigating land … English World dictionary
Shadoof — A shadoof or shaduf (an Arabic word, شادوف, šādūf ; also anciently known by the Greek name κήλων or κηλώνειον, kēlōn or kēlōneion ) is an irrigation tool. A less common English translation is swape. [cite web url =… … Wikipedia
shadoof — /shah doohf /, n. a device used in Egypt and other Eastern countries for raising water, esp. for irrigation, consisting of a long suspended rod with a bucket at one end and a weight at the other. Also, shaduf. [1830 40; < Egyptian Ar shaduf] * *… … Universalium
shadoof — noun A device used to gather water, consisting of a pivoted stick with a bucket on the end of it … Wiktionary
shadoof — n. irrigation tool or water moving apparatus that was used in ancient Egypt still in use in other Eastern countries … English contemporary dictionary
shadoof — [ʃə du:f] noun a pole with a bucket and counterpoise used especially in Egypt for raising water. Origin C19: from Egyptian Arab. šādūf … English new terms dictionary
shadoof — sha·doof … English syllables
shadoof — sha•doof [[t]ʃɑˈduf[/t]] n. agr. civ a device used in the Near East for raising water, esp. for irrigation, consisting of a long suspended rod with a bucket at one end and a weight at the other • Etymology: 1830–40; < Egyptian Ar shadūf … From formal English to slang
shadoof — /ʃəˈduf/ (say shuh doohf) noun a contrivance used in Egypt and other Middle Eastern countries for raising water, especially for irrigation, consisting of a long suspended rod with a bucket at one end and a weight at the other. Also, shaduf.… …
