- A vessel for drawing up water from a well, or for catching,
holding, or carrying water, sap, or other liquids. - A vessel (as a tub or scoop) for hoisting and conveying
coal, ore, grain, etc. - One of the receptacles on the rim of a water wheel into
which the water rushes, causing the wheel to revolve; also, a float of
a paddle wheel. - The valved piston of a lifting pump.
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