Elliptical vs. Treadmill

Ellipticaladjective

In a shape of, or reminding of, an ellipse; oval.

Ellipticaladjective

Of, or showing ellipsis; having a word or words omitted.

Ellipticaladjective

(of speech) Concise, condensed.

Ellipticaladjective

Elliptic.

Ellipticalnoun

(astronomy) An elliptical galaxy

Ellipticalnoun

An elliptical trainer

Ellipticaladjective

containing or characterized by ellipsis;

Ellipticaladjective

rounded like an egg

Ellipticaladjective

characterized by extreme economy of expression or omission of superfluous elements;

Treadmillnoun

A piece of indoor sporting equipment used to allow for the motions of running or walking while staying in one place.

Treadmillnoun

(historical) A mill worked by persons treading upon steps on the periphery of a wide wheel having a horizontal axis. It was used principally as a means of prison discipline.

Treadmillnoun

A mill worked by horses, dogs, etc., treading an endless belt.

Treadmillverb

(intransitive) To exercise on a treadmill.

Treadmillnoun

A mill worked by persons treading upon steps on the periphery of a wide wheel having a horizontal axis. It is used principally as a means of prison discipline. Also, a mill worked by horses, dogs, etc., treading an endless belt.

Treadmillnoun

an exercise device consisting of an endless belt on which a person can walk or jog without changing place

Treadmillnoun

a mill that is powered by men or animals walking on a circular belt or climbing steps

Treadmillnoun

a job involving drudgery and confinement

Treadmill

A treadmill is a device generally used for walking, running, or climbing while staying in the same place. Treadmills were introduced before the development of powered machines to harness the power of animals or humans to do work, often a type of mill operated by a person or animal treading the steps of a treadwheel to grind grain.