treadmill

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A wheel with steps on which a person treads, used to power machinery.

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An exercise device consisting of a continuous moving belt on which a person or animal can walk or run while remaining in one place.

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A monotonous routine or set of tasks.

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An appliance for producing rotary motion by the weight of a man or men, or of an animal, as a horse, stepping on movable steps connected with a revolving cylinder or wheel.

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Figuratively, a monotonous and wearisome round, as of occupation or exertion: as, the treadmill of business.

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A mill worked by persons treading upon steps on the periphery of a wide wheel having a horizontal axis. It is used principally as a means of prison discipline. Also, a mill worked by horses, dogs, etc., treading an endless belt.

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A piece of indoor sporting equipment used to allow for the motions of running or walking while staying in one place.

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A mill worked by persons treading upon steps on the periphery of a wide wheel having a horizontal axis. It is used principally as a means of prison discipline.

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A mill worked by horses, dogs, etc., treading an endless belt.

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an exercise device consisting of an endless belt on which a person can walk or jog without changing place