what is a shaduf used for
shaduf or shadoof (both: shÉdÅfË, shaeËdÅf) [ shÃ¤ËdÅf ], key primitive device used to lift water from a well or stream for irrigation. Purposes essentially the device consists of a long boom balanced across a horizontal support from 8 to 10 (ft.2â4 3) m above the. Ground the beam has a, long thin end and a, short stubby. end