windmill

Yel değirmeni

A building with sails or blades that turn in the wind to generate power for grinding grain or pumping water.

• The old windmill stood on top of the hill.
• They restored the historic windmill to working condition.
• Windmills dotted the Dutch countryside.
• Engineers studied the traditional windmill design to improve modern wind turbine efficiency and reliability.
• The industrial revolution gradually rendered the windmill obsolete as steam power became more economical for grinding grain.
• Restoration projects aim to preserve the windmill as an iconic symbol of regional heritage and pre-industrial ingenuity.

Eş anlamlılar: mill, wind turbine

Kolları yel değirmeni gibi çevirmek

To move one's arms in a circular motion like windmill blades.

• He windmilled his arms to keep his balance.
• The boxer windmilled wildly, missing every punch.

Eş anlamlılar: flail, swing