WINDMILLS — Definition of WINDMILLS
noun
1
A machine which translates linear motion of wind to rotational motion by means of adjustable vanes called sails.
2
The structure containing such machinery.
3
A child's toy consisting of vanes mounted on a stick that rotate when blown by a person or by the wind.
4
A dunk where the dunker swings his arm in a circular motion before throwing the ball through the hoop.
verb
1
To rotate with a sweeping motion.
She ran down the hill, windmilling her arms with glee.
2
Of 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.
📚 Source: en.wiktionary.org/wiki/windmill
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