Windmill (chess)
WordNet

noun


(1)   Generator that extracts usable energy from winds
(2)   A mill that is powered by the wind
WiktionaryText

Noun


  1. A machine which translates linear motion of wind to rotational motion by means of adjustable vanes called sails.
  2. The structure containing such machinery.
  3. A child's toy consisting of vanes mounted on a stick that rotate when blown by a person or by the wind.
  4. A dunk where the dunker swings his arm in a circular motion before throwing the ball through the hoop.
  5. A guitar move where the strumming hand mimics a turning windmill.

Verb



  1. To rotate with a sweeping motion.
    She ran down the hill, windmilling her arms with glee.
  2. Of a rotating part of a machine, to become disengaged and rotate freely.
    The axle broke and the wheel windmilled in place briefly before careening through the wall.
 
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