Definition
- (noun) A machine which translates linear motion of wind to rotational motion by means of adjustable vanes called sails.
- (noun) The structure containing such machinery.
- (noun) A child's toy consisting of vanes mounted on a stick that rotate when blown by a person or by the wind.
- (noun) A dunk where the dunker swings his arm in a circular motion before throwing the ball through the hoop.
- (noun) A guitar move where the strumming hand mimics a turning windmill.
- (noun) 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.
- (noun) Any of various large papilionid butterflies of the genus Byasa, the wings of which resemble the vanes of a windmill.
- (noun) The false shower.
- (noun) An imaginary enemy, but presented as real.
- (verb) To rotate with a sweeping motion. “She ran down the hill, windmilling her arms with glee.”
- (verb) Of a rotating part of a machine, to (become disengaged and) rotate freely. “The axle broke and the wheel windmilled in place briefly before careening through the wall.”
Word stats
- Windmill contains 8 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 6 consonant(s).
- It uses 6 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 2.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 14.
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What does Windmill mean?
A machine which translates linear motion of wind to rotational motion by means of adjustable vanes called sails.
How many letters are in Windmill?
Windmill has 8 letters.
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