WINDMILL

Windmill

For other uses, see Windmill . A windmill is a machine that converts the energy of wind into rotational energy by means of vanes called sails or blades. Originally, windmills were developed for milling grain for food production. In the course of history, the windmill machinery was adapted to many other industrial uses. Most windmills built today are wind turbines used to generate electricity, or windpumps used to pump water, either for land drainage or to extract groundwater.

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windmill

Noun

  1. A machine which translates linear motion of wind to rotational motion by means of adjustable vanes called sails.
  2. The structure containing such machinery.
  3. A child's toy consisting of vanes mounted on a stick that rotate when blown by a person or by the wind.
  4. A dunk where the dunker swings his arm in a circular motion before throwing the ball through the hoop.
  5. A where the strumming hand mimics a turning windmill.
  6. The false shower.

Verb

  1. To rotate (itself) with a sweeping motion.
    She ran down the hill, windmilling her arms with glee.
  2. Of a rotating part of a machine, to (become disengaged and) rotate freely.
    The axle broke and the wheel windmilled in place briefly before careening through the wall.


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wind mill

Noun



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