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English > 2 senses of the word windmill:
NOUNartifactwindmilla mill that is powered by the wind
artifactwindmill, aerogenerator, wind generatorgenerator that extracts usable energy from winds
windmill > pronunciation
Soundswih'ndmih.l
RhymesAdvil ... zill: 102 rhymes with ihl...
English > windmill: 2 senses > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA mill that is powered by the wind.
Broadermill, grinder, milling machinerymachinery that processes materials by grinding or crushing
English > windmill: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
Meaninggenerator that extracts usable energy from winds.
Synonymsaerogenerator, wind generator
Partsblade, vaneFlat surface that rotates and pushes against air or water
Broadergeneratorengine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy by electromagnetic induction