Laufradl

Bavarian

Alternative forms

• Lafradl (West Central Bavarian, Southern Bavarian)

Etymology

laufn +‎ Radl.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈlɑɔ̯fˌrɑːd̥l̩/
• IPA^(key): /ˈlɒːfˌrɑːd̥l̩/ (Vienna)
• Hyphenation: Lauf‧radl

Noun

Laufradl n (plural Laufradln) (East Central Bavarian, Vienna)

1. balance bicycle
2. treadwheel, treadmill

   Synonym: Tretradl

3. impeller (a rotating component that accelerates fluid outward from a center of rotation, found in devices such as pumps, water jets, washing machines, and agitated tanks.)