windmill blade

Turbine's spinning arm

A windmill blade is one of the long, angled surfaces that catch the wind and rotate around a central hub.

Traditional windmills have broad wooden blades; modern wind turbines use slender aerodynamic blades engineered for maximum energy capture.

The blade's angle and shape determine how efficiently it converts wind into rotational power.

Related
  • turbineBlade-driven energy converter
  • rotorSpinning mechanical assembly
  • spinRapid rotation around axis
  • rotationTurning on an axis
  • sweepBrush clean with broom

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Tall slender edifice

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Barrier against gusts

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