Windmills

Word WINDMILLS
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Definitions and meanings of "Windmills"

What do we mean by windmills?

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

The structure containing such machinery.

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 guitar move where the strumming hand mimics a turning windmill.

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.

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

The false shower.

An imaginary enemy, but presented as real.

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The word "windmills" in example sentences

Of course, anything to with alternate forms of power such as windmills is not without skeptics. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The only efficient use for windmills is to generate mechanical power in locations far from power lines (such as a well-water pump in the middle of a huge ranch). ❋ Unknown (2010)

However, we'll gladly put up big honkin 'windmills all over the place and litter hillsides with them. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Yes, enhanced security of supply based on buying solar panels and windmills from the Chinese makes a lot of sense, doesn't it? ❋ James Kirkup (2010)

“The thing with turbines and windmills is that you need wide open space, and you need it to be away from the city, because people don’t like the way they look,” explains chemical engineering major Rona Banai, chief student engineer of the Vibro-Wind group. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The last reason I’m not so sure about windmills is GE. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I'm not into spinning at windmills, which is why I'm not supporting Obama either, even though I like him. ❋ Unknown (2009)

No one down yonder has complained the windmills are a blight on the sweeping landscape. ❋ Unknown (2008)

I have seen discussions about using solar energy but I'm interested in windmills. ❋ Unknown (2006)

"The big concern with the windmills is the noise - the sound of the slowly rotating blades," Gibbons said Thursday. ❋ By Heather Steeves BDN Staff (2010)

The machines are referred to as windmills, if the mechanical energy produced is used directly in operating machines, such as pumps.

"We were afraid that the state was going to put up signs to avoid Belfast because of the delays," said Jerry Savitz, the owner of Darby's Restaurant in Belfast, who added that locals nonetheless supported the idea of windmills because of the clean energy they create. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Thinking about global warming is a luxury, the notion of windmills laughable. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The new venture in fact aims to produce silicon grades of steel that can be used in items such as windmills and energy-efficient cars. ❋ Unknown (2010)

In addition to the still controversial cap and trade scheme, the legislation would establish renewable energy standards requiring utilities to buy at least 12% of their electricity from renewable sources such as windmills, solar panels and geothermal technology. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Growth in renewable energy - from sources such as windmills and solar cells - could reduce dangerous pollution from burning fossil fuels. ❋ Unknown (2009)

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