windmill
|wind-mill|
/ˈwɪndˌmɪl/
wind-powered structure
Etymology
'windmill' originates from Middle English, specifically the words 'wind' and 'mille,' where 'wind' meant 'air in motion' and 'mille' meant 'grinding apparatus.'
'windmille' transformed into the modern English word 'windmill' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'a mill powered by the wind,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a structure that converts wind power into rotational energy using sails or blades.
The old windmill on the hill is a popular tourist attraction.
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Noun 2
a toy or device that spins when blown by the wind.
Children love playing with colorful windmills in the park.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35