water-powered mill

A water-powered mill uses the flow of water to generate mechanical energy for grinding grain or performing other tasks. Typically, water from a river or stream is directed onto a wheel called a water wheel or turbine. As the water strikes the wheel, its movement turns the wheel’s axle. This rotational energy is transferred through gears or belts to operate machinery, such as mills for grinding grain into flour. Water mills have been used for centuries as renewable power sources, harnessing natural water flow to perform work without electricity, making them sustainable and efficient for various industrial processes.