kugel fountain

English
[[File:Kugelball.svg|thumb|Principle of operation of a Kugel fountain

(A) Water flowing between the sphere and its shaped holder lifts the ball slightly.

(B) Water flows over the sides into a reservoir.

(C) Water is pumped back in an endless loop.

(D) Pump.

(E) Ball can easily be moved by hand.]]

Etymology
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Noun

 * 1) A water feature or sculpture having a sphere that sits in a fitted hollow in a pedestal, supported by aquaplaning on a thin film of water, so that despite its weight it can be turned by hand.