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/ˈwɪnd.mɪl/

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noun

Molino de viento

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. "

El molino de viento en la granja convertía la energía del viento en el giro de una piedra de moler.

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noun

Molino de viento

The structure containing such machinery.

Examples :

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

El alto molino de viento en la colina giraba lentamente con la brisa.

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noun

Molino de viento de juguete

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. "

La niña corrió por el parque, riendo mientras el molino de viento de juguete que sostenía giraba rápidamente con la brisa.

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noun

Molino de viento

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. "

Durante el partido de baloncesto, Michael impresionó a la multitud con un poderoso molino de viento.

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Movimiento de guitarra donde la mano que rasguea imita un molino de viento girando

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. "

Durante el concierto de rock, el guitarrista impresionó a la multitud con su enérgico movimiento de guitarra "molino de viento".

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Molino de viento

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. "

El bailarín de breakdance realizó un potente molino de viento, mostrando un control y una velocidad increíbles.

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noun

Mariposa molinera

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. "

La mariposa molinera revoloteaba por el jardín, con sus alas como una hermosa y delicada imitación de las aspas de las turbinas eólicas.

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noun

Molino de viento

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. "

Después del partido de béisbol, el "molino de viento" de cerveza rociada del equipo ganador empapó a la multitud que celebraba, una sorpresa no tan agradable para algunos.

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noun

Molino de viento

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. "

La procrastinación de mi hermano es un molino de viento; afirma que está demasiado abrumado para terminar su proyecto, pero es solo una excusa.

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verb

Girar, dar vueltas

To rotate with a sweeping motion.

Examples :

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

Ella corrió colina abajo, girando los brazos con alegría.

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verb

Girar libremente, girar sin control

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."

El eje se rompió y la rueda giró libremente en su lugar brevemente antes de atravesar la pared.

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