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windmill in Portuguese

windmill in Portuguese is moinho de vento, cata-vento — windmill means a structure with rotating sails that harnesses wind power to grind grain, pump water, or generate electricity.

windmill in Portuguese

moinho de vento
noun
The building or structure containing such machinery.
cata-vento
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 Portuguese?

"windmill" in Portuguese is moinho de vento, cata-vento. 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 Portuguese, "windmill" is moinho de vento, cata-vento.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "windmill": moinho de vento, cata-vento.

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