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windmilling

UK
/ˈwɪnd.mɪl.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈwɪnd.mɪl.ɪŋ/

Translations

windmillingnoun
ветряная мельница
The old windmilling was restored to its former glory.
Старая ветряная мельница была восстановлена до своего прежнего величия.
windmillinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈwɪndˌmɪlɪŋ/
US
/ˈwɪndˌmɪlɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that is rotating or flailing like the blades of a windmill.
windmillverb

windmilling

Gerund

windmilled
Past Simple
windmilled
Past Participle
windmilling
Gerund
UK
/ˈwɪnd.mɪl/
US
/ˈwɪnd.mɪl/
Used for actions that rotate like a windmill or for circular movements of the limbs.
Synonyms
spin
whirl
twirl
gyrate
rotate
revolve
circle
swing
flail
brandish
pivot

Definitions

windmillingnoun
The act or process of rotating or moving in a manner similar to the blades of a windmill.
The windmilling of his arms helped him maintain balance on the tightrope.
A motion or action resembling the turning of a windmill, often used in sports or physical activities.
His windmilling technique in the pool gave him an advantage in the swimming race.
windmillinggerund / present participle
Rotating, moving, or flailing rapidly in a circular motion like the blades of a windmill.
He tried to avoid the windmilling fists of his opponent.
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.
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