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windmill in Russian

windmill in Russian is ветряна́я ме́льница, ветряная мельница, верту́шка — windmill means a structure with rotating sails that harnesses wind power to grind grain, pump water, or generate electricity.

windmill in Russian

ветряна́я ме́льница
noun
Pronounced: vetryanaya melnitsa
The building or structure containing such machinery.
ветряная мельница
noun
Pronounced: vetryanaya melnitsa
The building or structure containing such machinery.
верту́шка
noun
Pronounced: vertushka
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 Russian?

"windmill" in Russian is ветряна́я ме́льница, ветряная мельница, верту́шка. windmill means: A structure with rotating sails that harnesses wind power to grind grain, pump water, or generate electricity.

How do you pronounce ветряна́я ме́льница?

"windmill" in Russian is ветряна́я ме́льница, pronounced "vetryanaya melnitsa".

How do you use "windmill" in a sentence?

Example: "The old windmill once ground flour for the whole village." In Russian, "windmill" is ветряна́я ме́льница, ветряная мельница, верту́шка.

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

Yes — Russian has 3 translations listed for "windmill": ветряна́я ме́льница, ветряная мельница, верту́шка.

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