WINDMILL

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

Generator that extracts usable energy from winds

Synonyms:

aerogenerator; wind generator; windmill

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("windmill" is a kind of...):

generator (engine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy by electromagnetic induction)

Meronyms (parts of "windmill"):

blade; vane (flat surface that rotates and pushes against air or water)

Meaning:

A mill that is powered by the wind

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("windmill" is a kind of...):

grinder; mill; milling machinery (machinery that processes materials by grinding or crushing)