Usually means: Ancient tool for lifting water.
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▸ noun:  Alternative spelling of shadoof [An ancient device used to gather water, consisting of a pivoted stick with a bucket on the end of it.]

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shadouf, shishah, sheesha, sabil, shmagh, shuldari, shaykh, shasqua, hadedah, shamagh, more...

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shadouf, shishah, sheesha, sabil, shmagh, shuldari, shaykh, shasqua, hadedah, shamagh, more...

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