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  1. Windmill - Wikipedia

    A windmill is a machine operated by the force of wind acting on vanes or sails to mill grain (gristmills), pump water, generate electricity, or drive other machinery. [1]

  2. Windmill | Definition, History, Types, & Facts | Britannica

    Windmill, device for tapping the energy of the wind by means of sails mounted on a rotating shaft. The sails are mounted at an angle or are given a slight twist so that the force of wind against them is …

  3. Home - Danish Windmill

    The Windmill was restored to working condition in the mid-1970s and serves as a historical and educational museum for all people interested in Denmark, Danish customs, Scandinavian traditions, …

  4. Garden Windmill for Yard Decor, 8 ft Tall Metal Windmill with …

    About this item 【Stunning 8-Foot Tall Yard Centerpiece】The WISLAS garden windmill stands at an impressive 8 ft tall, making it a striking focal point for any yard or garden. Its classic spinning blades …

  5. Windmills on the American Plains - U.S. National Park Service

    May 10, 2019 · The first successful all-metal windmill was marketed in 1876, but metal windmills were not common until the 1890s. Metal windmills had curved blades allowing them to capture more wind …

  6. How Do Wind Turbines Work? | Department of Energy

    Wind turbines work on a simple principle: instead of using electricity to make wind—like a fan—wind turbines use wind to make electricity. Wind turns the propeller-like blades of a turbine around a rotor, …

  7. WINDMILL Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of WINDMILL is a mill or machine operated by the wind usually acting on oblique vanes or sails that radiate from a horizontal shaft; especially : a wind-driven water pump or electric generator.

  8. History of Windmills - Ancient Windmills

    Windmills represent one of the key pieces of technology that enabled our ancestors to transform the power of the wind into a physical force that can be used for countless things, from most traditional …

  9. Windmills - Goleta Valley Historical Society

    Windmill is the general term for a structure that uses the power of the wind to create rotational energy by means of sails or blades (usually four), to supply energy for other applications.

  10. Des Moines - Great Plains Windmill Service

    We bring a mix of traditional values, modern expertise, and a commitment to customer satisfaction to every project. For windmill installation, repair, relocation, or customization, Great Plains Windmill …