windmill

A structure that uses wind power to perform work, such as grinding grain or generating electricity.

ruСооружение, использующее энергию ветра для выполнения работы, например, помола зерна или выработки электроэнергии.esMáquina que aprovecha la energía del viento para realizar un trabajo, como moler grano o generar electricidad.frMachine ou construction qui utilise l’énergie du vent pour effectuer un travail, comme moudre du grain, pomper de l’eau ou produire de l’électricité.deBauwerk oder Anlage, die die Energie des Windes nutzt, um Arbeit zu verrichten, z. B. zum Mahlen von Getreide oder zur Erzeugung von Elektrizität.ptConstrução que utiliza a energia do vento para realizar trabalho, como moer grãos ou gerar eletricidade.zh利用风能进行工作的装置，如磨面、发电等。也指利用风能发电的风力发电机。arمنشأة تستخدم طاقة الرياح لأداء عمل مثل طحن الحبوب أو توليد الكهرباء. تشمل الطواحين الهوائية التقليدية وعنفات الرياح الحديثة.

1. Wind-powered mill A2 formal

   A structure with rotating blades that uses wind energy to grind grain, pump water, or perform other mechanical tasks.

   • The old windmill still grinds wheat into flour.
   • Farmers used windmills to pump water for their crops.
   • We visited a historic windmill in the Netherlands.

   ruВетряная мельницаesMolino de vientofrmoulin à ventdeWindmühleptMoinho de ventozh风车arطاحونة الهواء

2. Wind turbine B1 formal technical

   A modern device that converts wind energy into electricity, often used in renewable energy farms.

   • The windmill generates enough electricity to power several homes.
   • New windmills are being built offshore to capture stronger winds.
   • Windmills are a key part of the transition to clean energy.

   ruВетряная турбинаesAerogeneradorfrÉoliennedeWindkraftanlageptTurbina eólicazh风力发电机arتوربين الرياح

   Sinónimos: aerogeneratorwind generatorwind turbine

• windmills plural form
• windmills' possessive plural form
• windmill's possessive singular form