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| Ferris wheel |
(sometimes l.c.) a ride, as at a carnival or amusement park, consisting of a very large upright power-driven wheel with partially enclosed seats that are suspended between two parallel rims. |
| flume |
an artificial channel or chute through which water flows, sometimes used for the transportation of logs or, in an amusement park, for boat rides. [1/3 definitions] |
| penny arcade |
a hall or building, esp. in an amusement park, in which various mechanical games, peep shows, and other entertainment devices may be operated for a small sum. |
| ride |
a large mechanical device or a set of smaller mechanical devices specially designed for people to ride for amusement or excitement. Rides are typically found at fairs and amusement parks. [1/16 definitions] |
| roller coaster |
an amusement park ride in which a small, gravity-propelled train of open cars rides rapidly up and down a curving, winding, track built on trestles. |
| theme park |
an amusement park in which the structures and settings share a common theme. |
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