Windmilling

verb

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.verbTo rotate with a sweeping motion.

"She ran down the hill, windmilling her arms with glee."

2.verbOf 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."

3.nounThe process of milling with a windmill.

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