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Where does “轆轤” come from?

轆轤 (Japanese) comes from Chinese 轆轤 — well pulley; windlass; winch; potter's wheel.

轆轤 (Japanese): a rotating device used for wood and metal works;...

Definitions

  1. a rotating device used for wood and metal works;...

Ancestry of “轆轤”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Chinese轆轤well pulley; windlass; winch; potter's wheel

Words derived from “轆轤”

  • 轆轤首
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