wind turbine

/ˌwɪnd ˈtʌrˈbaɪn/
/wɪnd ˈtʌbaɪn/
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Definitions of wind turbine
  1. noun
    a turbine that is driven by the wind
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    type of:
    turbine
    rotary engine in which the kinetic energy of a moving fluid is converted into mechanical energy by causing a bladed rotor to rotate
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