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windmills

/ˈwɪndmɪlz/

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noun

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

Examples :

"The farmer used windmills to pump water for his crops. "

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The structure containing such machinery.

Examples :

"The windmills on the farm provided power for the entire operation. "

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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 boy ran around the park, holding his windmills up to the breeze and laughing as they spun. "

entertainment item

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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 two powerful windmills. "

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

Examples :

"During his guitar lesson, the student practiced the windmill, carefully mimicking the turning motion with his strumming hand. "

music entertainment style

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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 :

"During the breakdancing competition, the crowd cheered as Miguel performed a series of impressive windmills. "

dance sport entertainment

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

Examples :

"The butterfly garden was especially beautiful today, with several windmills flitting among the flowering bushes, their dark wings resembling tiny sails. "

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The false shower.

Examples :

"After a morning of working outdoors, the windmills (false showers) had me thinking it would rain, but the sun came back out. "

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An imaginary enemy, but presented as real.

Examples :

"He spent so much time arguing against imaginary problems – fighting windmills – that he never addressed the real issues. "

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verb

To rotate with a sweeping motion.

Examples :

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

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verb

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."

machine technical energy action