traditional windmills
Old grain grinders
Traditional windmills are wind-powered structures historically used to grind grain, pump water, or perform other mechanical work.
They feature large sails or blades mounted on a rotating shaft, capturing wind energy to drive millstones or pumps inside.
The term distinguishes these older structures—iconic in the Netherlands and rural landscapes—from modern wind turbines designed for electricity generation.
- towerTall slender edifice
- gearToothed wheel or belongings
- grain millingPulverizing cereals mechanically
- folk talesTraditional stories of communities
- millstoneGrain-crushing circular stone
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