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windmill

/ˈwɪndmɪl/ noun · British & US
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What does windmill mean?

noun

A machine for converting the energy of the wind into rotational energy by means of vanes or sails, typically driving a pump or grinding grain.

Example

"The windmill stood tall on the hill, its blades spinning lazily in the breeze."

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