shadoof

A shadoof in Kom Ombo, Egypt.

Meaning

Noun

  • A device used to gather water, consisting of a pivoted stick with a bucket on the end of it.

Related

Similar words

  • dhenkli, , counterpoise-lift, swape

Origin

  • From Egyptian Arabic شادوف.

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