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Windmill
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a large, tall building with long blades, called sails, that uses wind power to make flour out of grain or pump water
What is a "windmill"?
A windmill is a structure with large blades that rotate when the wind blows. It is traditionally used to convert wind energy into mechanical power, often for tasks like grinding grain, pumping water, or generating electricity. Windmills are usually found in areas with consistent wind and have been used for centuries to help with agricultural and industrial tasks. The blades, also called sails, catch the wind, causing the mill to turn and power the machine. Modern windmills, or wind turbines, are used to produce renewable energy.
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generator that extracts usable energy from winds
windmill
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Example
Farmers used windmills to grind grain into flour for baking bread and other food staples in the past.
The old windmill on the hill has been a landmark in the countryside for generations, symbolizing the region's agricultural heritage.
The windmill's sails spun gracefully in the breeze, harnessing the power of the wind to pump water from the well below.
Windmills are a common sight in the countryside of the Netherlands.
The miniature golf course had a windmill.
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