Archimedes screw #1
by Duncan1890
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Archimedes screw #1
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Duncan1890
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Drawing - Illustration
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Vintage engraving of a Archimedes screw, also called the Archimedean screw or screwpump, is a machine historically used for transferring water from a low-lying body of water into irrigation ditches. Water is pumped by turning a screw-shaped surface inside a pipe.
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April 5th, 2023
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