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windmill

/ˈwɪnd.mɪl/

Translations

windmillnoun

windmills

/ˈwɪnd.mɪl/

ветряная мельница

The old windmill on the hill is a popular tourist attraction.

Старая ветряная мельница на холме является популярной туристической достопримечательностью.

мельница

The windmill was used to grind grain into flour.

Мельница использовалась для перемалывания зерна в муку.

Additional translations

аэродинамическая установка

Synonyms

windmillverb

windmilled

Past Simple

windmilled

Past Participle

windmilling

Gerund

/ˈwɪnd.mɪl/

Used for actions that rotate like a windmill or for circular movements of the limbs.

Synonyms

windmilladjective

Attributive use: relating to, powered by, or resembling a windmill.

Synonyms

Definitions

windmillnoun

A structure that converts wind power into rotational energy by means of vanes called sails or blades, typically used to grind grain or pump water.

The old windmill on the hill has been restored and is now a popular tourist attraction.

A toy or decorative object that spins when blown by the wind, often made of paper or plastic.

The children ran around the garden with colorful windmills, watching them spin in the breeze.

A break-dancing move in which the dancer spins continuously on the upper back while the legs describe wide circles.

His signature windmill brought the crowd to its feet.

windmillverb

(intransitive) To rotate or spin with a motion resembling the sails of a windmill.

The paper pinwheel started to windmill in the sudden gust.

(transitive) To move (one's arms or legs) in broad, circular motions like windmill blades.

She windmilled her arms to keep from falling.

windmilladjective

Relating to, powered by, or resembling a windmill; used attributively before a noun.

The villagers installed a new windmill pump for the well.