1875 E. H. Knight II. 1427/2 Meter-wheel, one used in connection with gas and liquid meters and air-carbureting machines.
1953 22 291 The winch and meter-wheel were mounted on a light dog sledge.
1984 A. C. Duxbury & A. Duxbury vi. 192 The spacing between the water bottles and the amount of hydrowire let out is measured by a meter wheel.