[C11T1] - The Falkirk Wheel

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Rotating (Adjective/Verb)

Turning around a central point or axis.

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Challenge (Noun)

A difficult task or problem requiring effort to overcome.

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Dismantled (Verb)

Taken apart or deconstructed.

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Assembled (Verb)

Put together parts to form a complete unit.

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Transported (Verb)

Carried or moved from one place to another.

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Stresses (Noun)

Physical forces exerted on a structure.

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Bolted (Verb)

Fastened with metal bolts.

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Gondolas (Noun)

Containers or platforms suspended to hold boats or cargo.

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Hydraulic (Adjective)

Operated or moved by liquid under pressure.

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Docked (Verb)

Parked or brought into a designated mooring place for boats.

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Navigability (Noun)

The condition of a waterway being suitable for travel by boat.

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Locks (Noun)

Sections of a canal where the water level can be raised or lowered.

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Regeneration (Noun)

Renewal or revival, especially of economic or urban areas.

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Landmark (Noun)

A notable or iconic structure or location.

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Commemoration (Noun)

A ceremony or structure that honors a person or event.

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Concepts (Noun)

Abstract ideas or mental representations.

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Opposing (Adjective)

Situated directly across from each other.

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Displacement (Noun)

The act of pushing aside a substance (e.g., water) to occupy space.

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Array (Noun)

An orderly or impressive arrangement of items.

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Revolution (Noun)

A complete circular turn or rotation.

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Aqueduct (Noun)

A manmade structure that carries water over a distance.

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Millennium (Noun)

A period of a thousand years, often used to mark major historical transitions.

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Robust (Adjective)

Strong, resilient, or able to endure pressure or difficulty.

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Precision (Noun)

The quality of being exact, accurate, and careful.

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Clamp (Noun/Verb)

A device used to fasten or secure tightly.

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Orbits (Verb)

Moves in a circular or elliptical path around something.

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Elevation (Noun)

Height above a given level, especially sea level.

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Axe-shaped (Adjective)

Having a form resembling an axe.

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Propeller (Noun)

A rotating blade that drives a boat or aircraft forward.

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Spine (Noun)

The backbone; also metaphorically the central support of a structure.

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Canal basin (Noun)

A widened area of a canal used for docking or turning boats.