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/ˈwɪnd.mɪl/

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noun

Windmühle

A machine which translates linear motion of wind to rotational motion by means of adjustable vanes called sails.

Examples :

"The windmill on the farm converted the wind's energy into turning a grinding stone. "

Die Windmühle auf der Farm wandelte die Energie des Windes in die Drehung eines Mahlsteins um.

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noun

Windmühle

The structure containing such machinery.

Examples :

"The tall windmill on the hill turned slowly in the breeze. "

Die hohe Windmühle auf dem Hügel drehte sich langsam im Wind.

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noun

Windrad, Flügelrad

A child's toy consisting of vanes mounted on a stick that rotate when blown by a person or by the wind.

Examples :

"The little girl ran through the park, giggling as the windmill she held spun quickly in the breeze. "

Das kleine Mädchen rannte durch den Park und kicherte, als sich das Windrad, das sie hielt, schnell im Wind drehte.

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Windmühle

A dunk where the dunker swings his arm in a circular motion before throwing the ball through the hoop.

Examples :

"During the basketball game, Michael impressed the crowd with a powerful windmill. "

Während des Basketballspiels beeindruckte Michael die Menge mit einem kraftvollen Windmühlen-Dunking.

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Windmühle

A guitar move where the strumming hand mimics a turning windmill.

Examples :

"During the rock concert, the guitarist impressed the crowd with his energetic "windmill" guitar move. "

Während des Rockkonzerts beeindruckte der Gitarrist das Publikum mit seiner energiegeladenen Windmühlen-Gitarrenbewegung.

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Windmühle

A breakdancing move in which the dancer rolls his/her torso continuously in a circular path on the floor, across the upper chest, shoulders and back, while twirling the legs in a V shape in the air.

Examples :

"The breakdancer performed a powerful windmill, showcasing incredible control and speed. "

Der Breakdancer führte eine kraftvolle Windmühle vor und zeigte unglaubliche Kontrolle und Geschwindigkeit.

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Windmühlenfalter

Any of various large papilionid butterflies of the genus Byasa, the wings of which resemble the vanes of a windmill.

Examples :

"The windmill butterfly fluttered around the garden, its wings a beautiful, delicate imitation of wind turbine blades. "

Der Windmühlenfalter flatterte im Garten herum, seine Flügel eine wunderschöne, zarte Nachahmung von Windturbinenblättern.

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Windmühle

The false shower.

Examples :

"After the baseball game, the "windmill" of sprayed beer from the winning team soaked the celebrating crowd, a less-than-pleasant surprise for some. "

Nach dem Baseballspiel durchnässte die „Windmühle“ aus versprühtem Bier des siegreichen Teams die feiernde Menge, eine weniger angenehme Überraschung für einige.

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noun

Windmühle

An imaginary enemy, but presented as real.

Examples :

"My brother's procrastination is a windmill; he claims he's too overwhelmed to finish his project, but it's just an excuse. "

Die Aufschieberitis meines Bruders ist eine Windmühle; er behauptet, er sei zu überfordert, um sein Projekt zu beenden, aber es ist nur eine Ausrede.

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verb

sich drehen, rotieren

To rotate with a sweeping motion.

Examples :

"She ran down the hill, windmilling her arms with glee."

Sie rannte den Hügel hinunter und ließ dabei freudig ihre Arme rotieren.

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verb

Frei drehen, sich unkontrolliert drehen

Of a rotating part of a machine, to (become disengaged and) rotate freely.

Examples :

"The axle broke and the wheel windmilled in place briefly before careening through the wall."

Die Achse brach und das Rad drehte sich kurz frei, bevor es durch die Wand raste.

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