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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

    Dec 24, 2025 · 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 …

  3. Windmill vs. Wind Turbine: What's the Difference? - Treehugger

    Jul 19, 2022 · A windmill is a very old technology that uses the wind to either mill grains into flour, drive machines, or move water. A wind turbine converts wind energy into electricity by turning a turbine.

  4. Hayrides - Windmill Farm Market

    Contact us to schedule a private hayride! Private rides are available Wednesdays and Thursdays, minimum of 10 children, and by appointment only.

  5. Authentic Working Amish Farm | Old Windmill Farm | Lancaster, PA

    Come visit Old Windmill Farm, an authentic Amish farm located in Lancaster County, PA. Our family runs this farm with great pride, growing and harvesting food that feeds our family and community.

  6. Windmill | Nebraska Game & Parks Commission

    Visit Windmill State Recreation Area along I-80 to enjoy old-time windmills situated in the park, as well as fishing, picnicking and camping.

  7. 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, …

  8. What is a Windmill and How Does a Windmill Work?

    What is a windmill: The term wind energy or wind power describe the process through which wind turbines convert the kinetic energy in the wind into electrical energy by the use of generator.

  9. Windmill - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    Modern wind power machines are used to create electricity. These are called wind turbines by engineers or wind mills by the average person. Before modern times, windmills were most commonly used to …

  10. Energy conversion - Windmills, Turbines, Renewable | Britannica

    Windmills, like waterwheels, were among the original prime movers that replaced animal muscle as a source of power. They were used for centuries in various parts of the world, converting the energy of …