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windmill in Italian

windmill in Italian is mulino a vento, girandola — windmill means a structure with rotating sails that harnesses wind power to grind grain, pump water, or generate electricity.

windmill in Italian

mulino a vento
noun
The building or structure containing such machinery.
girandola
noun
A child's toy consisting of vanes mounted on a stick that rotate when blown by a person or by the wind.

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 Italian?

"windmill" in Italian is mulino a vento, girandola. 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 Italian, "windmill" is mulino a vento, girandola.

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

Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "windmill": mulino a vento, girandola.

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