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shadoof
CIDE DICTIONARY
shadoof, n. [Ar. shād.].
A machine, resembling a well sweep, used in Egypt for raising water from the Nile for irrigation. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
shadoof, n. a pole with a bucket and counterpoise used esp. in Egypt for raising water.
Etymology
Egypt. Arab. saduf
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