[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

ferris wheel \fer"ris wheel\
   an amusement device consisting of a giant power-driven
   vertically oriented steel wheel, revolvable on its horizontal
   stationary axle, and carrying a number of balanced passenger
   cars or open seats around its rim; the seats are suspended so
   as to remain horizontal as the wheel rotates, and, depending
   on the size of the wheel, the passengers when they reach the
   top may have a grand vista of the surrounding area; -- so
   called after g. w. g. ferris, american engineer, who erected
   the first of its kind for the world's columbian exposition in
   chicago in 1893.

   note: ferris wheels are often found at traveling fairs and at
         permanent amusement parks. the reisenrad in vienna is
         one of the world's largest and most famous ferris
         wheels.
         webster 1913 suppl. +pjc
see also:
reisenrad 

[2] : WordNet (r) 2.0

ferris wheel
     n : rotating mechanism consisting of a large upright wheel with
         suspended seats that remain upright as the wheel turns;
         provides a ride at an amusement park

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