nounπShareA machine which translates linear motion of wind to rotational motion by means of adjustable vanes called sails."The farmer used windmills to pump water for his crops. "energymachinetechnologyarchitectureenvironmentbuildingutilityagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe structure containing such machinery."The windmills on the farm provided power for the entire operation. "architecturetechnologyenergyenvironmentbuildingagricultureChat 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 boy ran around the park, holding his windmills up to the breeze and laughing as they spun. "entertainmentitemChat 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 two powerful windmills. "sportentertainmentactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA guitar move where the strumming hand mimics a turning windmill."During his guitar lesson, the student practiced the windmill, carefully mimicking the turning motion with his strumming hand. "musicentertainmentstyleChat 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."During the breakdancing competition, the crowd cheered as Miguel performed a series of impressive windmills. "dancesportentertainmentChat 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 butterfly garden was especially beautiful today, with several windmills flitting among the flowering bushes, their dark wings resembling tiny sails. "animalinsectnaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe false shower."After a morning of working outdoors, the windmills (false showers) had me thinking it would rain, but the sun came back out. "weathernatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn imaginary enemy, but presented as real."He spent so much time arguing against imaginary problems β fighting windmills β that he never addressed the real issues. "storyliteraturephilosophymindcharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo rotate with a sweeping motion."She ran down the hill, windmilling her arms with glee."energymachineactionChat 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."machinetechnicalenergyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading