Definition of "windmill"
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A machine which translates linear motion of wind to rotational motion by means of adjustable vanes called sails.
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The structure containing such machinery.
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A child's toy consisting of vanes mounted on a stick that rotate when blown by a person or by the wind.
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A dunk where the dunker swings his arm in a circular motion before throwing the ball through the hoop.
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A guitar move where the strumming hand mimics a turning windmill.
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The false shower.
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verb:
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To rotate (itself) with a sweeping motion.
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Of a rotating part of a machine, to (become disengaged and) rotate freely.
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