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windmill in Dutch

windmill in Dutch is windmolen, windmolentje, molenwieken — windmill means a structure with rotating sails that harnesses wind power to grind grain, pump water, or generate electricity.

windmill in Dutch

windmolen
noun
The building or structure containing such machinery.
windmolentje
noun
A child's toy consisting of vanes mounted on a stick that rotate when blown by a person or by the wind.
molenwieken
verb
To move in order to rotate the penis in a circle (similar to the rotation of a windmill).

What does "windmill" mean?

  1. noun A structure with rotating sails that harnesses wind power to grind grain, pump water, or generate electricity.
    "The old windmill once ground flour for the whole village."
  2. verb To rotate or swing something in a large circular motion, like the sails of a windmill.
    "He windmilled his arm before pitching the ball."
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windmill in a sentence

  • The old windmill once ground flour for the whole village.
  • Rows of modern windmills line the ridge, generating electricity.
  • He windmilled his arm before pitching the ball.

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What is "windmill" in Dutch?

"windmill" in Dutch is windmolen, windmolentje, molenwieken. windmill means: A structure with rotating sails that harnesses wind power to grind grain, pump water, or generate electricity.

How do you use "windmill" in a sentence?

Example: "The old windmill once ground flour for the whole village." In Dutch, "windmill" is windmolen, windmolentje, molenwieken.

Are there other ways to say "windmill" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "windmill": windmolen, windmolentje, molenwieken.

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