0 a mill (= a machine that produces flour) whose power is provided by a large wheel that is turned by moving water, especially a river --
In the old days they had many watermills.
Just to the south of the castle is the restored 18th-century castle watermill.
The property consists of three buildings: a bakery, a watermill and a forge.
Around 6,000 watermills were built to grind flour, freeing up labour for other more productive agricultural tasks.
The watermill which was built as part of the brewery complex began to produce flour in 1784.
An object run by a watermill would also be considered an appliance.
It also featured a quirky watermill behind the stand.
Later, the uncertainties of wind and water power were overcome by the installation of a steam engine at the watermill.
