nounπShareA machine which translates linear motion of wind to rotational motion by means of adjustable vanes called sails."The windmill on the farm converted the wind's energy into turning a grinding stone. "machinetechnologyenergyenvironmentarchitecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe structure containing such machinery."The tall windmill on the hill turned slowly in the breeze. "architecturetechnologyutilityagricultureenergymachinebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA child's toy consisting of vanes mounted on a stick that rotate when blown by a person or by the wind."The little girl ran through the park, giggling as the windmill she held spun quickly in the breeze. "entertainmentitemthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA dunk where the dunker swings his arm in a circular motion before throwing the ball through the hoop."During the basketball game, Michael impressed the crowd with a powerful windmill. "sportentertainmentactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA guitar move where the strumming hand mimics a turning windmill."During the rock concert, the guitarist impressed the crowd with his energetic "windmill" guitar move. "musicentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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."The breakdancer performed a powerful windmill, showcasing incredible control and speed. "dancesportentertainmentstyleactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny of various large papilionid butterflies of the genus Byasa, the wings of which resemble the vanes of a windmill."The windmill butterfly fluttered around the garden, its wings a beautiful, delicate imitation of wind turbine blades. "animalinsectnaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe false shower."After the baseball game, the "windmill" of sprayed beer from the winning team soaked the celebrating crowd, a less-than-pleasant surprise for some. "weathernatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn imaginary enemy, but presented as real."My brother's procrastination is a windmill; he claims he's too overwhelmed to finish his project, but it's just an excuse. "literaturephilosophycharactermindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo rotate with a sweeping motion."She ran down the hill, windmilling her arms with glee."energymachinetechnologyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareOf a rotating part of a machine, to (become disengaged and) rotate freely."The axle broke and the wheel windmilled in place briefly before careening through the wall."machinetechnicalactionphysicsenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
