Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shadoof
noun
/ʃəˈduːf/
Definition
A shadoof is a hand-operated device for lifting water, consisting of a long beam with a bucket on one end and a counterweight on the other.
Examples
- The farmers used a shadoof to supply water to their crops during the dry season.
- In ancient Egypt, the shadoof was an essential tool for agricultural irrigation.
- He learned how to operate a shadoof while studying traditional farming techniques.
Meaning
It is traditionally used for irrigation or for raising water from a river or well.
Synonyms
- Water-lifting device
- Water hoist
- Bucket and beam
