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windmill in French

windmill in French is moulin à vent — windmill means a structure with rotating sails that harnesses wind power to grind grain, pump water, or generate electricity.

windmill in French

moulin à vent
noun
The building or structure containing such machinery.

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 French?

"windmill" in French is moulin à vent. 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 French, "windmill" is moulin à vent.

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