skovelhjul

Etymology
From.

Noun

 * 1) a water wheel
 * 2) a paddle wheel (used to propel a vessel like a paddle steamer)
 * 3) an impeller (in the form of a wheel)
 * 4) a scoop wheel
 * 1) a scoop wheel

Usage notes
A wheel fitted with paddles (blades) or scoops in a fairly general sense. Mainly associated with old water wheels and paddle wheels.