treadmill 
1. an exercise device consisting of an endless belt on which a person can walk or jog without changing place (Freq. 1) • Hypernyms: exercise device 2. a mill that is powered by men or animals walking on a circular belt or climbing steps • Syn: treadwheel, tread-wheel • Hypernyms: mill, grinder, milling machinery 3. a job involving drudgery and confinement • Syn: salt mine • Hypernyms: occupation, business, job, line of work, line
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