windmill (redirected from windmilling)

wind·mill  (wndml)

n.

1. A machine that runs on the energy generated by a wheel of adjustable blades or slats rotated by the wind.

2. Something, such as a toy pinwheel, that is similar to a windmill in appearance or operation.

intr. & tr.v. wind·milled, wind·mill·ing, wind·mills

To move or cause to move like the wheel of a windmill; rotate sweepingly.

Idiom:

tilt at windmills

To confront and engage in conflict with an imagined opponent or threat.

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windmill

Noun

1. a building containing machinery for grinding corn or for pumping, driven by sails that are turned by the wind

2. Brit a toy consisting of a stick with plastic vanes attached, which revolve in the wind

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	windmill - a mill that is powered by the wind   milling machinery, grinder, mill - machinery that processes materials by grinding or crushing
	2.	windmill - generator that extracts usable energy from winds aerogenerator, wind generator vane, blade - flat surface that rotates and pushes against air or water generator - engine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy by electromagnetic induction

Translations

windmill [ˈwɪndmɪl] n → molino de viento

windmill [ˈwɪndmɪl] n → moulin m à vent

windmill [ˈwɪndmɪl] wind¹ n → Windmühle f

windmill [ˈwɪndmɪl] n → mulino a vento