windmill
/ˈwɪn(d).mɪl/ nom B1En français : moulin à vent
- A machine which translates linear motion of wind to rotational motion by means of adjustable vanes called sails.
- The building or structure containing such machinery.
- A wind turbine, a device for converting wind power into electricity.
- A child's toy consisting of vanes mounted on a stick that rotate when blown by a person or by the wind.
- A dunk where the dunker swings his arm in a circular motion before throwing the ball through the hoop.
- A pitch where the pitcher swings his arm in a circular motion before throwing the ball.
- A guitar move where the strumming hand mimics a turning windmill.
- A breakdancing move in which the dancer rolls their 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.
Pluriel windmills
Dans la bibliothèque
He saw the sketch in Tinkle’s window and thought it was a windmill at first.
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