"Windmills" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A large structure with rotating blades that are used to generate power.
A vertical axis windmill uses a rotating axis that turns the entire structure.
Windmills have been used for many centuries, primarily for grinding grain into flour.
On land, windmills typically have tall, slender towers and large, broad wings that can be adjusted to optimize energy production.
There are many types of windmills including the post mill, the tower mill, and the mill tower.
Curving or turning in a twisting or turning direction.<br><br>Example: The winding road led up to the mountain.<br><br>Synonyms: twisting, turning, curved.<br><br>Antonyms: straight, direct.<br><br>Note: The word "winding" can also refer to something that is circular in shape or makes a curved path.
Windlasses are mechanical devices that use a combination of gears and levers to move heavy loads, typically for lifting or winding heavy objects such as anchors, chains, or ropes. They often consist of a drum or cylinder with a rope or cable wrapped around it, connected to a system of gears and levers that are turned by hand or with the aid of a winch or motor.<br><br> Historically, windlasses were used by sailing vessels to raise anchors and secure them in place, preparing for departure or maneuvering in tight spaces. Modern applications include oil rigs, construction sites, and other industrial settings where heavy loads need to be lifted or moved with precision.<br><br>The term "windlass" is derived from the Old English words "wind" (meaning "to turn" or "to twist") and "læss" (meaning "a manage" or "a rope"). Over time, the term has come to encompass a wide range of devices used for lifting and maneuvering heavy loads, both on land and at sea.
A glazed or transparent surface in a building, attached to a frame and usually capable of being opened, used to admit light, air, or to provide a view.
A windowpane is a pane of glass in a window, typically made of laminated glass or tempered glass for added strength and safety. It is a transparent or translucent material that allows natural light to enter a room.