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2. turbine
noun. ['ˈtɝːbaɪn'] rotary engine in which the kinetic energy of a moving fluid is converted into mechanical energy by causing a bladed rotor to rotate.
Antonyms
Etymology
- turbine (English)
- turbinis (Latin)
- turbo (Latin)
3. wind
noun. ['ˈwaɪnd, ˈwɪnd'] air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure.
Synonyms
Etymology
- wind (English)
- windan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. wind
verb. ['ˈwaɪnd, ˈwɪnd'] to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course.
Antonyms
Etymology
- wind (English)
- windan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. wind
verb. ['ˈwaɪnd, ˈwɪnd'] arrange or or coil around.
Etymology
- wind (English)
- windan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. wind
verb. ['ˈwaɪnd, ˈwɪnd'] extend in curves and turns.
Synonyms
Etymology
- wind (English)
- windan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. wind
noun. ['ˈwaɪnd, ˈwɪnd'] breath.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- wind (English)
- windan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. wind
noun. ['ˈwaɪnd, ˈwɪnd'] a tendency or force that influences events.
Synonyms
Etymology
- wind (English)
- windan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))