† middle-shot wheeln.Obsoleterare a waterwheel which receives the water approximately in the middle of its diameter, roughly on a level with its axle (as contrasted with overshot and undershot wheels).
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1875 E. H. KnightAmer. Mech. Dict. II. 1436/1Middle-shot Wheel,..a breast-wheel which receives the water at about its middle height.