shadoof (Meaning)
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shadoof (n.)
A machine, resembling a well sweep, used in Egypt for raising water from the Nile for irrigation.
Synonyms & Antonyms of shadoof
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shadoof Sentence Examples
- The ancient Egyptians used shadoofs, water-lifting devices, to irrigate their crops.
- The shadoof consisted of a long pole balanced on a wooden frame, with a bucket attached to one end.
- Farmers used a shadoof to lift water from rivers, canals, or wells into their fields.
- The counterweight at the other end of the shadoof facilitated the lifting of the water-filled bucket.
- The shadoof allowed farmers to cultivate crops in arid regions by providing a water source.
- The use of shadoofs has declined over time, but they can still be seen in some rural areas of Egypt.
- The shadoof is a simple yet effective water-lifting device that has been used for centuries.
- The shadoof is a testament to the ingenuity of ancient Egyptian engineers.
- Modern irrigation systems have largely replaced shadoofs, but they remain a fascinating glimpse into ancient agricultural technology.
- In some parts of the world, shadoofs are still used to provide water for small-scale farming.
FAQs About the word shadoof
A machine, resembling a well sweep, used in Egypt for raising water from the Nile for irrigation.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The ancient Egyptians used shadoofs, water-lifting devices, to irrigate their crops.
The shadoof consisted of a long pole balanced on a wooden frame, with a bucket attached to one end.
Farmers used a shadoof to lift water from rivers, canals, or wells into their fields.
The counterweight at the other end of the shadoof facilitated the lifting of the water-filled bucket.
