windmill

Pronunciation

• (UK) (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈwɪnd.mɪl/

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Noun

Singular windmill

Plural windmills

A windmill

1. (countable) A windmill is a type of engine that converts the energy of wind into rotational energy by means of vanes called "sails" or "blades". This rotational energy is then used for different purposes such as generating electricity, to mill grains, etc.

Related words

• wind
• mill

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